Starting things off at 8pm Saturday 16th January 2010 is the “Reading of the Declaration” where the carnival queen officially opens Carnaval de Barranquilla after the symbolic handing over of the keys to Barranquilla by the city mayor.
The week after at 6pm Saturday on 23rd January 2010 we have the “Party of the Dancers” at the Romelio Martinez Stadium. This is designed as a showcase for talented new dance groups - both traditional and modern - who will put on a show demonstrating their creativity.
On Sunday 24th January 2010 at 11 am we have the “Party of Danzas and Cumbias” – two traditional Colombian dances – again at the Romelio Martinez Stadium. This is a popular carnival event where the groups at the heart of the party show their cultural identity through dance.
On Friday 29th January 2010 at 8pm, yet again at the Romelio Martinez Stadium, we have “The coronation of the Carnival Queen”. Following tradition, the carnival queen is crowned in front of her city amongst a show of traditional music where she shows her artistic skills.
“Guacherna” is the next event, taking place on 5th February 2010 at 6pm on Calle 72 con Carrera 44. This is the first parade of the carnival and is used as an appetizer of things to come, featuring dances, costumes, lights and lanterns.
