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Carnaval in La Paz, Baja California Sur, México
February 26, 2014 @ 8:00 AM - March 4, 2014 @ 5:00 PM
February 27th until March 4th
Annual Carnaval in La Paz, Baja California Sur, México, Carnival
*Please note the correct spelling is – “Carnaval” meaning the end of carne (meat) for the period of Lent. It is spelled BOTH ways in this article for the benefit of Search Engines. and those that don’t know which is really correct. Source: https://www.bajainsider.com/baja-life/events/carnival/carnival-la-paz.htm#.UtGYI_bajpQ
The Director of Tourism for the Municipality of La Paz has just announced that Carnaval La Paz will take place February 27th until March 4th. Pedro Aguilar Bazúa says that preparations are already underway and they are asking that all Sudcalifornianos help out to make this edition a success!
Carnaval is an annual 6 day event held in major cities in Mexico and in other parts of the world (Rio de Janeiro!) that generally occurs the week before Lent with all activities ending by Ash Wednesday, or the start of Lent. Source: www.bajainsider.com/baja-life/events/carnival/carnival-la-paz.htm#.UtGYI_bajpQ2014 – February 26 to March 4 | 2015 – February 11 to 17 | 2016 – February 5 to 9
In the Baja California Peninsula, the two main Carnaval (Carnival) celebrations occur in Ensenada and La Paz. The Ensenada Carnival extends over six days and consists of the quema del mal humor, dances, parades with floats, a royal court and more. It is one of the most important tourist events in northwestern Mexico attracting about 300,000 visitors including many from California. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnival_in_Mexico
More information here about Carnaval in México – www.eventsloscabos.com/2014/01/carnaval-in-la-paz-baja-california-sur-mexico-2014/
