GAUCÍN: Balcony of the Ronda Mountains where the Holy Child appeared to St. John of God.
The illustrious, always noble, very hospitable village of Gaucín.

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02/15/2008 Archived Article: "Carnaval Schedule --- It begins tonight!"

Friday, 15 February:
20 h: The Municipal Banda parades through the streets
22.30 h: Orquesta Latidos begins to play
24.00 h: Inauguration of the Carnaval with the presentation of the Carnaval queen and the performance of the orchestra
Saturday, 16 February:
22.30 h: Carnaval Dance with the Orquesta Latidos
00:30 h: Contest of costumes, adults. 1º prize individual category: 100 euros; 1º prize group category: 200 euros; 2º prize individual category: 75 euros; 2º prize group category: 120 euros.
Domingo, 17 February
13.00 h: Fiesta of children´s costumes & gifts for all children who attend wearing a costume. Performance of the Chirigotas “Vamos a saco” y “Los que pasan por la cara.”