Here’s a Carnavál song we’ve loved since last year and couldn’t find out who did it. Here it is, complete with awesome video. It is sure to help you get psyched for the coronation, the burning of bad humor (the Mexican justice system/Florence Cassez), and the Combate Naval fireworks tonight!!! If the first two coronations are any benchmark, this is the best Carnavál ever!
Felicidades y gracias, Diego Blackie!
If you read this blog you know how much we love Mazatlán, and Carnavál. The best part about Carnavál? It’s such a community event. Sooooo many families, people of all ages, and from most every socio-economic level of society, participate in this event and have a great time. It is truly a family and community affair, and traces the history of our port city.
Today, Thursday, we are working hard and also looking forward to the coronation tonight of Iván I, the King of Joy 2013. Amidst that anticipation, what should arrive in my inbox? A note from a new friend, a friend of a friend (remember Marco’s incredible maqueta of Mini Mazatlán at Christmas time?)!
It seems his aunt, Sodelva Rios de García, is a seamstress. She and her taller team made the costumes for tonight’s coronation. Now we know that the theme will be “The Three Musketeers” and that Iván will be D’Artagnan!
She and her team make most of the royal costumes, including those for Carnavál Queen, Queen of the Floral Games and La Reina Infantíl. This year’s gorgeous vestuarios are nearly ready for their debut!
Be there or be square, people!
Here is a more thorough reporting in El Debate, including a terrific video interview that has now been added to the VidaMaz YouTube channel.
Are you ready? Remember that the fun starts this Thursday night (Feb 7th) with the coronation of the King of Alegría, starting at 7:30 pm in Olas Altas in front of the statue of the Mujer Mazatleca.
Main parade is Sunday, and closing parade will be Tuesday the 12th. Here is a teaser from parade preparations last year, to build your party momentum!
This morning as we rode our bicycles on the malecón, city drivers were moving a few of the carrozas or floats from the taller on Ejército Mexicano towards El Centro Histórico. The city workers were having a blast, waving like Kings and Princes of Carnavál. Here’s a little taster to whet your appetite for the parade next Sunday. It’s easy to see the theme of this year’s Carnavál, but can you tell us which movies or movie stars are represented in these pictures??
Marilyn Monroe
Ok, I love Marcel Marceau, but Marilyn may be my new favorite monigote of Carnavál de Mazatlán 2013. She just went up yesterday, and we took her photo on our way to hike the faro this morning. She is beautiful: finished front, back and bottom 😉
Click here to see how she was made, or here to watch Marilyn’s head being carved.
To see all of this year’s statues, in order from north to south, click here.
¡VidaMaz! 