Carnaval Sitges 2020

Sitges Carnival 2020

 

Acts and events of  Carnival in Sitges, from February 20th – 26th, 2020

 

Check out all the events in Sitges during Carnival 2020!

 

 

SITGES CARNIVAL 2020 – OFFICIAL PROGRAMME

LINK TO THE PHOTO GALLERY OF THE RUA DEL EXTERMINI – CARNAVAL SITGES 2020

Carnaval Sitges 2020

 

FRIDAY 7th FEBRUARY

 

CASSOLETES CARNAVALERES From 7th to 16th February

Gastronomic route around bars / restaurants in Sitges to taste carnival ‘cassoletes’ (small casserole dishes). Think you can’t taste carnival?

Price: 5 euros cassoleta + drink

Organized by: the Comissió del Carnaval de Sitges and Sitges Town Hall

 

 

19h CONVERSA DISFRESSADA (Conversation in disguise)

conversa-disfressada-carnaval-2020A brief outline of the common history of the Entidades and the Carnival of Sitges. To follow: Under the guise of a polite conversation between two lovers well acquainted with the Carnival, the past, the present and the future of Carnival will be analysed. Presented by Abdon Vidal and Jordi Cubillos. Public participation welcomed.

Location: Sala de actos Societat Recreativa El Retiro.

Organized by: Societat Recreativa El Retiro.

Sponsor: Els Jardins del Retiro que ara ho porten els del Cable.

 

 

SATURDAY 8th FEBRUARY

 

reina-infantil-carnaval-sitges-202018:00h APPOINTMENT OF THE 2020 SITGES JUNIOR CARNIVAL QUEEN

Appointment of the 2020 Sitges Junior Carnival Queen

Colour and light show featuring the ‘danceurbancasinoprado’ group and the “colla” of the Junior Queen.

Location: Teatro Casino Prado

Free admission. Limited seating

Organized by: Casino Prado and Esplai de Dansa Casino Prado

 

 

debat-sense-careta-carnaval-202018h DEBAT SENSE CARETA (Unmasked Debate)

Opened with a presentation on the Carnival of the city of Tarragona by Xavier Gonzàlez, Culture Technician from Tarragona Town Hall.

Followed by a summary of similarities and differences; weaknesses and areas of improvement for the Sitges Carnival.

To continue: Open debate with the participation of Elena Ferré, President of the Sociedad Recreativa El Retiro; Carme Artigas, President of the Casino Prado Suburense; José Ramón Hurtado, Float Master of the Sociedad Recreativa El Retiro, Ramon Artigas, former President of the Comisión del Carnaval; Josep Maria Rosés, former Carnestoltes; Xavier González, culture technician from the Ayuntamiento de Tarragona. Moderator Jordi Cubillos. Public participation welcomed.

At the end of the debate: Public presentation of the Carnaval del Retiro poster, created by Ramon Manzañido.

Location: Sala de actos Societat Recreativa El Retiro.

Organized by: Societat Recreativa El Retiro.

Collaboration: Els Jardins del Retiro que ara ho porten els del Cable.

 

 

SUNDAY 9th FEBRUARY

 

arrossada-popular-carnaval-sitges-2020ARROSSADA POPULAR (popular paella)

As they look forward to getting started, carnival’s leading figure and his entourage gun their motors with other hungry punters to enjoy a Giant Paella organized by HM Carnestoltes’ Carnival group whereupon their best products shall be offered to the divine being.

12:00h ELECTRONIC VERMOUTH

14:30h POPULAR PAELLA

Tickets for the popular paella can be purchased at a price of € 10 at the secretariat of the Societat Recreativa El Retiro (c. Àngel Vidal, 17-23), at la Cova (c. Sant Pere, 8), Atelier Anuska (c. Francesc Gumà, 20, local 4, Via Sitges Galeries).

Location: Societat Recreativa El Retiro

Organized by: Colla Bon Rotllo.

Sponsored by: Societat Recreativa El Retiro

 

 

THURSDAY 13th FEBRUARY – INTERNATIONAL XATÓ DAY

 

20:00h WORKSHOP: HOW TO PREPARE A GOOD XATÓ

Masterclass delivered by master Xatonaire, Carles Montserrat Eroles. Celebrating the first written reference to Xató on February 16, 1896 when local paper L’Eco de Sitges chronicled a dinner gathering that brought together illustrious characters headed by Santiago Rusiñol and Miquel Utrillo on February 13th, in the Sociedad Recreativa El Retiro.

Access available to Members only.

Limited seating.

Location: Sala de actos Societat Recreativa El Retiro.

Organized by: Societat Recreativa El Retiro.

Sponsored by: Associació de Paradistes del mercat de Sitges

 

 

bingo-la-picara-carnaval-sitges-2020BINGO with Gigi Capri at La Pícara

19:30h Gigi Capri’s welcome

20:150h Appetizer service followed by a menu specially prepared for this evening of Bingo Glamour presented by Gigi Capri

21:30h Bingo starts!

Limited seating, reservations at +34 938110285

Location: Restaurante La Pícara, Calle Sant Pere 3, Sitges

 

 

SATURDAY 15th FEBRUARY

 

08:00h – 14:00h 1st AMERICANA CARNAVALERA & CARNAZUMBA

Price: Free Activity. Prior registration is required for the Americana at the reception of the Piscina Municipal as places are limited. Carnazumba takes place outside the pool, no registration necessary.

Location: Piscina Municipal de Sitges

Organized by: Comissió de Carnaval Sitges 2020 and Piscina Municipal de Sitges

Sponsored by: Piscina Municipal de Sitges, La Guixeta, Comissió de Carnaval de Sitges 2020

 

 

11:00h CHILDREN’S CARNIVAL ACTIVITY

For the little ones with surprises and Carnival VERMOUTH

Free admission

Location: Palau del Rei Moro (carrer d’en Bosc, 10-12)

Organized by: Agrupació de Balls Populars de Sitges

 

 

 

18:00h PRESENTATION OF THE 2020 CARNESTOLTES SONG

Presentation of the song that will keep Carnestoltes going throughout the carnival week.

Location: Casa Bacardí

Organized by: Colla Bon Rotllo

Sponsored by: Casa Bacardí

 

 

reina-carnaval-sitges20:00h ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE SITGES 2020 CARNIVAL QUEEN

Photos and information about the announcement of Sitges 2020 Carnival Queen

Location: La Fragata stage

 

Organized by: Colla Smile

 

 

21:00h – 6:00h LADIES THAT PLAY “BINGO” AND DISCO “PETARDA”

The vice of gambling returns, the mink coats are back, the Casino Prado tables full of people crossing out numbers, but … Will they be normal games? Come prepared because anything can happen! And after… let’s dance with Dj Comí!

Free admission

Location: Salón Teatre del Casino Prado Suburense

Organized by: Casino Prado Suburense y Comissió del Carnaval de Sitges

Sponsored by: Colla Xis Pun

 

SUNDAY 16th FEBRUARY

 

mestres-xatonaires-sitges11:00h MASTER XATONAIRE CONTEST

24th Master Xatonaire of Sitges Contest and Children’s Contest of aspiring Master Xatonaire. At the conclusion, there will be xató tasting for all attendees. Location: Centre d’interpretació de la Malvasia

Organized by: Comissió de Carnaval de Sitges 2020

Sponsored by: Mercat de Sitges y CIM

 

 

xatonada-popular-sitges14:00h POPULAR XATONADA

Gastronomic get together to taste our Xató “made in Sitges”. It also includes omelette, orange, water or soda and Malvasía de Sitges.

Price: 10 euros

Tickets for the Popular Xatonada can be purchased at Centre d’Interpretació de la Malvasia during opening hours, and at the secretariat of Casino Prado Suburense (c/ Francesc Gumà , 6) and secretariat of Societat Recreativa El Retiro (c/ Àngel Vidal, 17-23) during office hours.

Location: Plaza Duran i Ferret s/n

Organized by: Comissió de Carnaval de Sitges 2020

Sponsored by: CIM, Celler Hospital de Sitges, Fundació Privada Hospital Sant Joan Baptista and Ajuntament de Sitges

 

 

quinto-carnaval-sitges12:00h GRAND CARNIVAL QUINTO

(The Quinto is like a popular bingo with local names for the numbers.)

Vermouth and prizes awarded by the Carnival groups of El Retiro

Price: 6 € /card

Location: Salón Teatro Societat Recreativa El Retiro

Organized by: Societat Recreativa El Retiro

 

 

 

gala-drag-queen-carnaval-sitges17:30h 1st DRAG QUEEN GALA OF SITGES CARNIVAL

Musical show where the main event is a Drag Queen contest, enlivened with other performances of singers, dance numbers and the participation of Sitges Carnival groups from all entities. With the special participation of the Children’s Carnival Queen 2020, and the performance of guest artists.

Location: La Fragata stage

Organized by: Comissió de Carnaval Sitges 2020

Artistic Director: Nacho Ruiz

Sponsored by: Colles del Carnaval de Sitges, Cal Pinxo, Hotel MiM, Decoración Ruiz and Ajuntament de Sitges

 

WEDNESDAY 19th FEBRUARY

 

3rd CARNIVAL COMPETITION OF BALCONIES, FACADES AND WINDOWS

From 19-28th February

Get in the Carnival mood by decorating facades, windows and balconies and win great prizes

 

 

THURSDAY 20th DE FEBRUARY – THURSDAY GRAS

 

19:20h ARRIVAL OF HRM CARNESTOLTES

arribo-carnestoltes-carnaval-sitgesLegend says that on 20-02-2020 a previously unseen phenomenon will take place in La Fragata of Sitges. The Being of everything and nothing, of truth and lies, of creation and destruction …an ancestral act that will be full of music, colour, dance and theatre.

At the end of the act, His Royal Majesty Carnestoltes and his entourage will go on parade taking the following route: Paseo de la Ribera, c/ Bonaire, c/ Parellades, Cap de la Vila, c/ Major and Plaza de l’Ajuntament.

Location: La Fragata.

Organized by: Colla Bon Rotllo.

Sponsored by: Casa Barcardí, Cocacola, Redbar

 

 

20:20h ‘PREDICOT’ BY HRM CARNESTOLTES (Speech by HRM Carnestoltes)

In the sacred temple of Sitges, also known as “La Casa de la Vila”, HRM will seize power from the current ruler and offer his most carnivalesque spirit to Sitgetans and Sitgetanes by reciting a ‘Predicot’ (speech) full of satire and good humor.

Location: La Fragata

Organized by: Colla Bon Rotllo.

Sponsored by: Casa Barcardí, Cocacola, Redbar

 

 

carnaval-sitges-show-carrusel-202021:30h XATONADA WITH CARRUSSEL CASINO PRADO

With the presence of HM Carnestoltes, the 2020 Carnival Queen and the Children’s Carnival Queen. Thursday Gras ‘Predicot’ and xatonada with the new SHOW by CARRUSEL DEL PRADO “2020 SON 40”.

Price: Members 35€, non-members 40€.

Reservations at the Secretariat and on the web www.casinoprado.cat.

Location: Teatro Casino Prado

Organized by: Casino Prado and Carrusel del Casino Prado

 

 

carnestoltes-carnaval-sitges-ABPS21:30h XATONADA POPULAR – ABPS

Once the town hall Predicot is over, there will be a XATONADA POPULAR at the Palau del Rei Moro, with the performance of Mercè and Oriol, visited by His Majesty Carnestoltes and entourage as well as that of the Carnival Queen with her companions. “La Gallofa” a satirical, carnivalesque and uncensored magazine will be distributed among attendees.

Price: 20 euros for members and 22 euros for non-members

Tickets for the Popular Xatonada are on sale at Copistería “El Pati” (calle Illa de Cuba, 10) and at the secretariat (Fridays from 18h to 20h)

Location: Palau del Rei Moro

Organized by: Agrupació de Balls Populars de Sitges.

 

 

carnestoltes-carnaval-sitges-retiro22:30h XATONADA WITH DANCE – RETIRO XATONADA-BALL

With the participation of Her Majesty Carnestoltes, the Queen of the Sitges Carnival and her entourage. Music by Cuarteto Banda Sonora.

Location: Salón Teatro Societat Recreativa El Retiro

Organized by: Societat Recreativa El Retiro

Price: Members and Collas del Retiro: 30 €; Non-members: 35 €.

 

 

gigi-capri-mama5-carnaval-sitges-2020Rocketgirl at Mamá #5

Gigi Capri at Mamá #5 Restaurant for Carnival

Thursday 20th, Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd

Come and enjoy!

Limited seating, reservations at +34 646 669 312 (whatsapp too)

Location: Restaurante Mamá #5, Calle Sant Bonaventura 5, Sitges

 

 

FRIDAY 21st FEBRUARY

 

carnaval-sitges-escoles9:00h VISITS TO SITGES SCHOOLS

Throughout the day, H.M. Carnestoltes and H.M. the Carnival Queen 2020 and their respective entourages will visit the schools to bring the Carnival to all.

H.M. Carnestoltes and the Queen invite all boys and girls to prepare costumes and decorate their classrooms and schools.

 

In the morning: Instituto Joan Ramon Benaprès, Escola Miquel Utrillo, PM Sitges, Guardería El Cercolet, Guardería La Moixiganga, British School Bcn, Club Natació Sitges, Escola Agnès de Sitges, Escola Maria Ossó, Instituto Vinyet, IAB

In the afternoon (From 16h.): Escola Esteve Barrachina i a la Escola Pia.

Organized by: Colla Bon Rotllo and Colla Smile

 

 

dinar-germanor-carnaval-sitges14:30h DINAR DE GERMANOR (Brotherhood Lunch)

Brotherhood fare with our Carnival characters and their respective committees who will take a short break to eat in the middle of the square partying and making fun to the delight of anyone who wishes to approach to pay their respects.

Location: Plaza Catalunya

Organized by: Comissió de Carnaval Sitges 2020

Sponsored by: Escola d’Hosteleria de Sitges, Mercat de Sitges, Colla Bon Rotllo and Colla Smile.

 

 

17:00h CARNAVAL XIC – RETIRO (Small Carnival – Retiro)

In addition to the children’s parades and the disco party on Tuesday, this year we offer all Sitges’ children the chance to get to know our entity. In this way, El Retiro can also enjoy the costumes that our children will have made at school.

With the assistance of His Majesty Carnestoltes and the Queen of the Sitges Carnival

Location: Salón Teatro Societat Recreativa El Retiro

Organized by: Societat Recreativa El Retiro.

 

 

carnaval-sitges-rua-dantes18:30h RUA D’ANTES

Starting at Cap de la Vila we will take a historical and nostalgic tour of our Carnival, headed by His Majesty Carnestoltes and closed by the Carnival Queen, where all Sitges people may participate in whatever disguise they please. The participants will be accompanied by a charanga that will liven up the party until they reach the Plaza de la Fragata where the closing ceremony will take place.

The route will be: Cap de la Vila, Parellades, Bonaire, Passeig de la Ribera to the main stage located in La Fragata.

Location: Cap de la Vila and Sitges streets.

Organized by: Comissió de Carnaval Sitges 2020

Collaboration: Ràdio Sitges

 

TO FOLLOW, FINAL RUA D’ANTES CONCERT.

We will go back in time remembering the greatest hits by renowned artists and DJs.

Location: Escenario de La Fragata

Organized by: Comissió de Carnaval Sitges 2020

 

 

carnaval-fiesta-todo-exitos-sitges-202023:45h “TODO EXITOS” PARTY

(music from 80’s and 90’s)

Party with megamix kings: Dj ‘s Toni Peret, Quique Tejada and Josep María Castells, until 06:00h.

Free admission prior withdrawal of invitations at the offices of the Casino Prado.

From 02h30: 10 € + 1 beverage

Location: Salón Teatro Casino Prado Suburense

Organized by: Casino Prado Suburense

 

 

cena-queenz-carnaval-sitges-2020DINNER SHOW QUEENZ RESTAURANT

Dinner + Show at Queenz Restaurant

From 21st to 25th February, every day at 20:30h

Reservations online or telephone +34 93 894 07 12

Limited seating

Location: Restaurante Queenz, Calle Espalter 2, Sitges

 

 

SATURDAY 22nd FEBRUARY

 

10:00h VISIT TO THE MUNICIPAL MARKET

 

H.M. Carnestoltes and H.M. the Carnival Queen 2020 and their respective entourages, visit the Municipal Market.

 

 

 

 

SITGES COSTUMED BED RACE

11:00h Presentation and exhibition of the costumed beds participating in the race.

animacion-carnaval-sitgesCelebration of the 1st SITGES CHIRIGOTA COMPETITION, in Cap de la Villa organised by colles No K-Lia, Llanto’s, Panxampla’s and Huertos.

Sitges, a town celebrated for its open mind and personality, renowned for its warm welcome to artists and travellers, that holds the Guinness World Record for the longest table, that wishes to be number 1 in all its endeavours, has chosen to celebrate the 1st Chirigota competition of the region.

At 10:30h saldrá del cruce de la calle Sant Francesc con la calle Espalter una comitiva formada por las Agrupaciones invitadas que recorrerá la calle Sant Francesc hasta llegar al Cap de la Vila.

A las 10:45h a cortege of invited associations will be on calle Sant Francesc, corner with calle Espalter and will parade the length of calle Sant Francesc until reaching Cap de la Vila.

At 11:30h The public will choose the winner of the four participants determined by the general level of enthusiasm, applause and noise, to proclaim the winner of the “Primer Concurso Oficial de Agrupaciones de Chirigota de Sitges” This competition has been made possible with cooperation from the organisers of the Sitges Bed Race and groups No K-lia, Llanto’s, Panxampla’s and Huerto’s.

 

 

12:00h And they are off! Departure of the awaited, crazy COSTUMED BED RACE from the Casino Prado Suburense. The Carnival Queen and the children’s Carnival Queen will kick off the Bed Race and will close the event together with H.M. Carnestoltes with the animation of the ‘charanga’ Bufacanyes.

 

Bed Race route: Francesc Gumà, Jesús, Cap de la Vila, Parellades, Sant Pau, Passeig de la Ribera, Sant Pere, Parellades, Bonaire, Passeig de la Ribera until la Fragata.

This year at the end of the race, the winning groups will be rewarded with new and funnier prizes.

Departure from: Casino Prado Suburense

Organiza: Casino Prado Suburense

Sponsored by: Restaurant La Farina, Sixlyon, Hípica El Rancho, JAMM, Autoescola Sitges Garraf y Pneumàtics Bladé.

Live broadcast by Ràdio Sitges.

 

 

Sitges Carnival 2020: BED RACE ROUTE MAP AND TEQUEREQUE FESTA

 

 

 

13:30h EL FARDO-EL RETIRO VERMOUTH

Location: Jardins de la Societat Recreativa El Retiro.

Organized by: Colectivo de Les Barraques de Sitges with the participation of Societat Recreativa El Retiro.

 

 

 

15:00h POPULAR WELCOME LUNCH

On the Paseo de la Ribera, near the stage installed in La Fragata. Her Majesty Carnestoltes, the Carnival Queen, her entourage and well-wishers who want to share in the feast, will eat a spectacular carnival menu.
Food tickets can be purchased until February 21st at the offices of the Casino Prado Suburense (c/ Francesc Gumà, 6) and offices of the Societat Recreativa El Retiro (c/ Àngel Vidal, 17-23) during office hours.

Tickets: € 15

Location: La Fragata

Sponsored by: Cal Pinxo, Mercat de Sitges, Forn9

Organized by: Comissió de Carnaval Sitges 2020

 

 

concert-fardo-carnaval-sitges16:00h IV CONCIERTO DEL FARDO

With Miquel del Roig and the Dalton Band

 

Location: Jardins de la Societat Recreativa El Retiro

Organized by: Colectivo de Les Barraques de Sitges with the participation of Societat Recreativa El Retiro

 

 

tequereque-festa-carnaval-sitges17:00h – 22:00h TEQUEREQUE FESTA

Carnival percussion party that will begin with an exhibition in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento. First the invited groups will perform and then the children’s section of Markatú Batuquets together with Markatú Batucada will be part of a parade through the most emblematic streets of Sitges … more rhythm!

Route: Plaça de l’Ajuntament, Carrer Major, Cap de la Vila, Parellades, Bonaire, Passeig de la Ribera, 1r de maig, Plaça de la Indústria, Marquès de Montroig, Parellades and Cap de la Vila (final exhibition).

Location: Plaza de l’Ajuntament (Starts)

Organized by: Markatú Batucada

 

 

17:00h CarnaMAL MUSIC FEST

If you had planned to arrive full of energy to this year’s Carnival parades we have news for you: We are not going to help! We are going to paint the town red on this crazy Saturday with a concert featuring guest artists.

Location: Stage of La Fragata

Organized by: Comissió de Carnaval Sitges 2020

 

 

carnaval-sitges-show-carrusel-202021:00h XATONADA WITH CARRUSEL CASINO

At the Teatro Casino Prado Suburense, traditional XATONADA with the assistance of H.M. Carnestoltes, the Queen of Carnival 2020 and her entourage. At the end of dinner, repetition of the Carousel show “2020 SON 40”.

Reservations at the Secretariat and on the web :www.casinoprado.cat.

Price: Members: 35€ Non-members: 40€

Location: Teatro Casino Prado

Organized by: Casino Prado Suburense and Carrusel del Casino Prado

 

 

 

SUNDAY 23rd FEBRUARY

 

rua-infantil-carnaval-sitges12:00h RÚA INFANTIL CARNAVAL SITGES 2020 (JUNIOR PARADE)

 

Route: Avenida Sofía, Paseo de la Ribera (sea side) until the El Greco monument and back along Passeig de la Ribera (mountain side), c/ Bassa Rodona, Plaça del Pou Vedre, c/ Espalter, c/ Sant Francesc and Cap de la Vila.

 

 

 

SITGES CARNIVAL 2020: JUNIOR PARADE ROUTE MAP

 

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19:30h RÚA DE LA DISBAUXA CARNAVAL SITGES 2020

 

Route: Starts at the bottom of Avinguda Sofia, Passeig de la Ribera (sea side), La Fragata, Passeig de la Ribera (mountain side), Bassa Rodona, Plaça del Pou Vedre, Espalter, Sant Francesc and Cap de la Vila.

 

 

 

SITGES CARNIVAL 2020: ADULTS PARADE ROUTE MAP

 

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23:30h CARNIVAL PARTY EL RETIRO

With Dj Lagarto and the best festive music, hits of the moment and the most carnivalesque themes ever.

Exclusive access to the Retiro groups and members of the entity

Location: Salón de Actos de la Sociedad Recreativa el Retiro

Organized by: Casino Prado Suburense

 

At the end of the Rúa de la Disbauxa,

LA DISBAUXA PARTY AT CASINO PRADO

At Teatro del Casino Prado Suburense, with DJ Toni Peret.

Party for over 18’s

Tickets for sale on the web www.casinoprado.com

Organized by: Casino Prado Suburense

 

 

cena-calipolis-carnaval-sitges-2020CARNIVAL DINNER AT HOTEL CALIPOLIS

Carnival dinner with exceptional views over Carnival Parade

Carnival special menu 90 € vat inc.

Special price double room plus breakfast € 140 (dinner not included)

Dress Code: costume or gala dress / tuxedo + mask

Limited seating, reservations at +34 679 737 620

Location: Hotel Calipolis, Av. Sofia 3

 

 

MONDAY 24th FEBRUARY

 

11:00h VISITS TO SENIOR CITIZEN HOMES AND DAY CARE CENTRES

H.M. Carnestoltes and the Queen of Sitges Carnival 2020 and their entourage, visit the senior citizen homes and day care centres to bring Carnival to all.

Route: Hospital de Sant Joan Baptista, R. Les Magnòlies, R. Sitges Park, Fundació Ave Maria

Organized by: colla Bon Rotllo and colla Smile

 

 

quitxalla-fest-carnaval-sitgesFrom 11:00h to 14:00h QUITXALLA FEST

Children’s party with activities, performances, workshops and chocolate for all children and their families, with the presence of HM Carnestoltes, the Carnival Queen and the Children’s Queen of the Sitges Carnival.

The music will begin at the Cap de la Vila with the OLD Folk band, which will guide us to the stage of La Fragata, where they will delight us with dances and music for the whole family.

In the Plaza de la Fragata there will be an inflatable jumping frame, giant games, face painting, photo call and animation.

At noon, drinking chocolate with cake shall be offered to all attendees.

Location: Stage of La Fragata.

Organized by: Comissió de Carnaval Sitges 2020

Sponsored by: Mercat de Sitges

 

 

16:00h VISITS TO SENIOR CITIZEN HOMES AND DAY CARE CENTRES

H.M. Carnestoltes and the Queen of Sitges Carnival 2020 and their entourage, will visit senior citizen homes and day care centres to bring Carnival to all.

Route: Casal d’avis Pau Casals y Casal d’avis Joan Maragall

Organized by: colla Bon Rotllo and colla Smile

 

 

berenar-carnaval-sitges17:30h a 19:00h CARNIVAL SNACK – CASINO PRADO

With the participation of the Children’s Queen, snack for the children of the children’s groups of the Casino Prado. With animation, crazy dances, and party radar (photos revealed on the spot). With the assistance of H.M. Carnestoltes and the Carnival Queen.

Location: Teatro Casino Prado

Organized by: Casino Prado Suburense

 

 

ball-carnaval-sitges19:50h KAR’N BALL D’EL RETIRO

It could be a Carnival Monday like any other, like any Monday in recent years…dull and sad. It could also be a Monday like in the days of old, when the festive, brilliant and glamourous Panaché took place. It could be…but it won’t be! We must reinvent! We must experiment! We must sing, dance, laugh, dress up! El Retiro has decided to take the matter in hand and create a festive, unexpected and alternative Monday. A Monday in which to party, have fun and let loose. When surprise will replace hangovers and where anyone can be the star!

The Retiro invites you to discover a new way to enjoy Carnival Monday. We invite you to pop in and show your face, free of charge at the flaming new KAR’N BALL of El Retiro.

With the assistance of HM Carnestoltes and HM the Carnival Queen.

Location: Societat Recreativa El Retiro.

Organized by: Societat Recreativa El Retiro.

With the participation of: Colla Xispun and Sitges’ artists

 

TUESDAY 25th FEBRUARY

 

rua-infantil-carnaval-sitges-202015:00h RUA INFANTIL (JUNIOR PARADE)

 

Route: Avenida Sofía, Paseo de la Ribera (sea side) until the El Greco monument and back along Passeig de la Ribera (mountain side), c/ Bassa Rodona, Plaça del Pou Vedre, c/ Espalter, c/ Sant Francesc and Cap de la Vila.

 

 

 

SITGES CARNIVAL 2020: JUNIOR PARADE ROUTE MAP

 

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Once the junior parade has concluded,

CHILDRENS FANCY DRESS BALL in the Salón Teatre de la Societat Recreativa El Retiro, with DISCO MARIN for the boys and girls from the Retiro groups.

 

 

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21:00h RÚA DE L’EXTERMINI

 

Route: Starts at the bottom of Avinguda Sofia, Passeig de la Ribera (sea side), La Fragata, Passeig de la Ribera (mountain side), Bassa Rodona, Plaça del Pou Vedre, Espalter, Sant Francesc and Cap de la Vila.

 

 

 

SITGES CARNIVAL 2020: ADULTS PARADE ROUTE MAP

 

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00:00h CARNIVAL PARTY – El Retiro!

With Dj Lagarto and the best festive music, hits of the moment and the most carnivalesque themes ever.

Exclusive access to the Retiro groups and members of the entity

Location: Salón d’Actos de la Societat Recreativa el Retiro

Organized by: Societat Recreativa el Retiro

 

 

At the end of la Rua del Extermini,

EXTERMINI PARTY – CASINO PRADO

At Salón Teatro del Casino Prado Suburense, with DJ Toni Peret.

Party for over 18’s.

Ticket sales on the web www.casinoprado.cat

Organized by: Casino Prado Suburense

 

 

ASH WEDNESDAY, 26th FEBRUARY

 

vermut-dels-vius-carnaval-sitges12:30h VERMOUTH OF THE LIVING

Popular vermouth for those who are still ALIVE or think they are.

Sardines with “pan con tomate” and Prize Giving of Balcony Awards

Location: Hort de Can Falç

Collaboration: Associació de Paradistes Mercat de Sitges, Forn9

 

 

16:00h-17:00h CAFÉ, COPA Y PURO (COFFEE, DIGESTIVE AND CIGAR) – EL RETIRO

At La Cantina in Societat Recreativa El Retiro the traditional coffee, digestive and cigar…

Location: La Cantina d’El Retiro

Organized by: Societat Recreativa El Retiro

 

 

17:59h TRAINING IN MOURNING HM CARNESTOLTES

Master class in wailing, grief and funeral liturgy by the association of ancient Aptísimes. All mourners from Sitges are expected to attend.

Location: Societat Recreativa El Retiro

Organized by: Societat Recreativa El Retiro

 

 

enterro-carnestoltes-carnaval-sitgesHM CARNESTOLTES’ BURIAL

18:50h HM Carnestoltes will be taken from the town hall to the beach of La Fragata, accompanied by his entourage, the Queen, the mourner’s cortège and all those who wish to pay their respects to the King, along the following route: c/ Major, Cap de la Vila, c/ Parellades, c/ Bonaire and Passeig de la Ribera at the height of the monument to El Greco.

19:20h Farewell ceremony at the beach of La Fragata where His Majesty’s will and last wishes shall be read.

Location: Playa de la Fragata.

Organized by: Colla Bon Rotllo

Sponsored by: Casa Barcardí, Cocacola, Redbar

 

 

CARNAVAL SITGES 2020: ROUTE MAP OF THE SARDINE BURIAL AND THE ARRIVAL OF SRA. CUARESMA

 

 

 

arribada-quaresma-carnaval-sitgesARRIVAL OF SRA. CUARESMA (MRS. LENT)

Having said farewell to His Majesty Carnestoltes, on Paseo de la Ribera, arrival of Sra. Cuaresma (Mrs. Lent) ending a magnificent week of excess, sin and bringing a note of common sense.

The entourage will take the following route: Paseo de la Ribera, Bonaire, Parellades and Cap de la Vila, where Sra. Cuaresma will read her very peculiar Vegetable Manifest and hand out sugared “Buñuelos” (wind fritters).

 

 

21:00h CLOSING DINNER – EL RETIRO

Menu in charge of Els Jardins del Retiro que ara ho porten els del Cable.

Location: Salón Teatro Societat Recreativa El Retiro.

Organized by: Societat Recreativa El Retiro.

Price: Members and Retiro groups: 12 euros. Non-members: 17 euros.

All scheduled events have a bar service. Special prices for members and groups of the El Retiro. Registration and reservations for xatonadas in the entity’s secretariat or on the telephone 93 894 01 37 during office hours from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. from Monday to Saturday and from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. from Monday to Thursday.

 

 

21:00h CLOSING DINNER – CASINO PRADO

In the Teatro Casino Prado Suburense. Closing ceremony of the Casino Prado carnival.

Location: Teatro Casino Prado

Organized by: Casino Prado Suburense

All scheduled events have a bar service. Special prices for Prado members and groups. Registration, reservations and information to the Prado Secretariat or by phone 938 943 110, during office hours from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

 

 

SATURDAY 29th FEBRUARY

 

12:30h CARNIVAL CLOSING VERMOUTH

Carnival Closing Vermouth, with the presentation of the Awards for the 2020 Sitges Carnival Costume Contest.

Free admission

Location: Hort de Can Falç

Organized by: Comissió de Carnaval de Sitges 2020

 

 

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