Sep 11, 2019 | Cultura Mazatlan, Institute of Culture, Mazatlan International Carnival, Mazatlan News, Stories make the Best Souvenirs, Things to Do in Mazatlan, Tourism and Art of Mazatlan, Uncategorized
Mazatlan through its Institute of Culture, Tourism and Art are looking for the new sovereigns of the maximum feast of the port, the Mazatlan International Carnival 2020 that will be held from February 20-25, 2020.
For the royal crowns, six to twelve candidates are sought, who must be Mazatlecas by birth or have three years living in the port.
The crowns of the Queen Child and Poetry Queen will be for girls between 6 and 10 years of age who in two calculations must provide the minimum amount of 50,000 votes.
For the Carnival King, the candidates must be at least 18 years old and in the same way in two calculations they must complete the minimum amount of 50,000 votes.
The deadline to register will be September 20 at 5:00 pm and the calls can be consulted on the Cultura Mazatlan official website and social media.
So you know, this is your chance to be part of the history of the Mazatlan International Carnival 2020!
Mar 6, 2019 | Cultura Mazatlan, Mazatlan International Carnival, Mazatlan News, Stories make the Best Souvenirs, Things to Do in Mazatlan, Uncategorized
Achieving not only a great call in each of the events that were part of the Mazatlan Carnival, greater inclusion, the return of certain traditions and privileging family entertainment; as a resounding success evaluated the municipal authorities, mazatlecos and tourists to the Mazatlan International Carnival 2019 ‘Equinoccio, the Rebirth of the Senses’ achieving with this to remain as one of the best carnivals throughout Mexico.
Coronations with guest artists of great recognition in Mexico and abroad, the participation of ‘Banda El Recodo’ celebrating its 80th Anniversary, Carnival parades with 33 impressive and beautiful allegorical cars where reflected the professionalism and talent of the artists Rigoberto Lewis, Jorge Osuna and Ocean Rodriguez, ‘comparsas’ whose joy, dances and costumes dazzled all the attendees, a spectacular Naval Combat that every year dazzles with its novelties and what to say about one of the biggest dance floors in the world, having as a perfect frame the pier of Mazatlan and being completely free, is part of what the thousands of Mazatlan and tourists who gathered at the Pearl of the Pacific enjoyed.
We extend our gratitude to all those who privileged us with their visit and we are waiting for you at the Mazatlan International Carnival 2020 from February 20-25.
Feb 27, 2019 | Cultura Mazatlan, Mazatlan International Carnival, Mazatlan News, Stories make the Best Souvenirs, Things to Do in Mazatlan, Tourism and Art of Mazatlan, Uncategorized
Starting Wednesday, February 27, in the tourist corridor of the Golden Zone located at the beginning of Playa Gaviotas Avenue, you can admire the photographic exhibition “Carnaval Internacional de Mazatlan Siempre Vivo” (Mazatlan International Carnival Always Alive) by the talented photographer Salvador Herrera that will transport you to magic, joy, colors and mysticism that has wrapped throughout its history to the Mazatlan International Carnival.
Admire the history and beauty of our carnivals and live with us the maximum feast of the port.

Welcome to the Mazatlan International Carnival 2019!
Feb 22, 2019 | Cultura Mazatlan, Mazatlan International Carnival, Stories make the Best Souvenirs, Things to Do in Mazatlan, Uncategorized
From February 28 to 5 March we invite you to enjoy the maximum celebration of the port, the Mazatlan International Carnival 2019 that will carry as its motto ‘Equinox: The Renaissance of the Senses’ considered for its majesty, events and projection as one of the best carnivals in Mexico.
That is why we share with all of you the new sovereigns that will be crowned during this great festival:
- King of Joy – Roberto Tirado will be crowned on Thursday, February 28 at the Sister Cities Park with the special presentation of Chuy Lizarraga.
- Queen of the Floral Games – Yamile Zatarain will be crowned on Friday, March 1 at the Teodoro Mariscal Stadium with the special presentation of Los Angeles Azules, Maria Jose and Ana Torroja.
- Carnaval Queen – Karla Rivas will be crowned on Saturday, March 2 at the Teodoro Mariscal Stadium with the special presentation of Emmanuel & Mijares.
- Children’s Queen – Dania Zatarain will be crowned on Monday, March 4 at the Teodoro Mariscal Stadium with the special presentation of 90’s Pop Tour.
Dec 26, 2018 | Cultura Mazatlan, Mazatlan International Carnival, Mazatlan News, Stories make the Best Souvenirs, Things to Do in Mazatlan, Uncategorized
The magic and majestic style of the artist Rigoberto Lewis will be present at the Mazatlan Carnival 2019 thanks to the legacy left before his departure, 13 Carnival floats will be built through the Las Anas Lewis Association with unpublished designs of the artist.
Ana, Rigoberto’s niece, said that the royal carriage will have a height of almost 15 meters towards the throne with a design aimed at women in a renaissance and baroque style.
For the first time the Mazatlan Carnival 2019 parade will combine the tradition, creativity, modernity and style of 3 artists from Mexico.
After 54 years of being part of this great holiday, 2014 was the last year that the artist Rigoberto Lewis participated with his designs in the Mazatlan Carnival, since in January of that same year he died after having suffered a stroke.
So now you know, from February 28 to March 5, we are waiting for you at the Mazatlan International Carnival 2019!
Dec 12, 2018 | Cultura Mazatlan, Mazatlan International Carnival, Mazatlan News, Stories make the Best Souvenirs, Things to Do in Mazatlan, Tourism and Art of Mazatlan, Uncategorized
The Director of the Institute Cultura Mazatlan, Oscar Blancarte Pimentel, predicts that the 121st edition of the Mazatlan International Carnival will surprise everyone and is proof of that he shared some advances that we will enjoy from February 27 to March 5 in the paradisiacal port of Mazatlan.
Parade
During the great parade of the Mazatlan Carnival that takes place year after year along its beautiful boardwalk, 32 floats and 2 of the lesbian-gay community will be presented. In this year will have floats of Rigoberto Lewis, as well as illuminated cars by Jorge Osuna and designer ‘Ocean’ from Mexico City.
Puppets
Is already working on the creation of 12 puppets that will adorn the Mazatlan seafront, Golden Zone and the lookout on Paseo del Centenario, promising to be different and very striking.
Guest Artists
Already have defined who will be the artists that will make shine each one of the coronations of the Mazatlan Carnival 2019:
Queen of Carnival – Los Angeles Azules
Queen of the Floral Games – Emmanuel and Mijares
Queen Children – 90’s Pop Tour
These events will be completely free and only areas marked as VIP will have a special cost.
So you know, book your place with time and enjoy with us the Mazatlan International Carnival 2019 ‘Equinox: The Rebirth of the Senses’.