March 1-9 Santiago de la Ribera Carnival 2025
A spectacle of colour, music and celebration on the Mar Menor
From March 1 to March 9, the streets of Santiago de la Ribera will come alive with dazzling costumes, catchy rhythms and vibrant celebrations as the town embraces Carnival fever. One of the most exciting and colourful Carnival events in the Region of Murcia, this week-long party builds up to the spectacular Grand Parade on March 9.
The Carnival of Santiago de la Ribera is the final major parade in the Region, attracting extravagant troupes (peñas) from all over for one last burst of festivity before the solemnity of Lent begins.
Expect dazzling performances, flamboyant costumes and a joyous atmosphere that draws both locals and visitors from across Spain.
The celebrations kick off with the fried egg dinner and Carnival poster presentation and continue with a week full of exciting events, including the Carnival Queen election, a glitzy Drag Queen Gala, the beloved dog Carnival, children’s parties and the highly anticipated Chirigotas competition.
Most of the events are focused on the large marquee set up in the Jardines Príncipe de Asturias, alongside the Centro Cívico Príncipe de Asturias and close to the Explanada Barnuevo in Santiago de la Ribera.
The schedule for Carnival 2025 in Santiago de la Ribera includes the following:To be determined
9pm: Presentation of the 2024 Carnival Poster and Fried Egg Dinner
Location: Prince of Asturias Civic Centre Theatre in Santiago de la Ribera
Admission 13 euros.
March 1
11pm: Gala Election of the Carnival Queen 2025
Location: Carnival tent, next to the skate park in Santiago de la Ribera
March 2
12pm: Dog Carnival
Location: Barnuevo Esplanade in Santiago de la Ribera
5.30pm: Gala for the Election of the Children's Carnival Queen 2025
Location: Carnival tent, next to the skate park in Santiago de la Ribera
March 4
5.30pm: Children's Carnival Party
Location: Carnival tent, next to the skate park in Santiago de la Ribera
March 5
5.30pm: Carnival Party of Associations
Location: Carnival tent, next to the skate park in Santiago de la Ribera
March 6
10pm: Chirigotas Competition Location: Carnival tent, next to the skate park in Santiago de la Ribera
March 7
10pm: Drag Queen Election Gala 2025
Location: Carnival tent, next to the skate park in Santiago de la Ribera
March 8
12pm: Carnival Parades
Location: Carnival tent, next to the skate park in Santiago de la Ribera
Admission 17 euros
March 9
4pm: Grand Carnival Parade
Departure on the Spanish Aviation Avenue at the height of the Cuatro Picos towards the Barnuevo Esplanade.
And such is the Carnival fervour in Santiago de la Ribera that plans are already being made for the Summer Carnival in August:
August 2
9pm: Summer Carnival
Departure from Paseo de Colón in Santiago de la Ribera at the height of the old Los Arcos Hospital towards Sandoval Avenue.
11pm: Carnival Party Location: Barnuevo Esplanade in Santiago de la Ribera.
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Images: Ayuntamiento de San Javier
