On Saturday night, the Cariocas troupe emerged victorious, claiming the first prize at the Rhythm and Harmony contest held on Francisco La Roche and Marítima avenues, where a total of nine groups took part. Earlier, the troupe had secured the second prize for Interpretation in a separate contest held at the Fairgrounds on the 3rd.
In addition, Tropicana took home the second prize for Rhythm and Harmony (having placed third at the Fairgrounds), while Joroperos, the winners of the contest at the Fairgrounds, clinched the third prize. Meanwhile, Bahía Bahitiare secured the second place, and the Tabajaras troupe was awarded for best banner.
A large crowd watched the parade from the sidewalks, terraces, and stands near the Plaza de España, as the nine groups showcased their best choreographies to the infectious beat of the batucada, along with the Queen of Carnival 2024, Corina Mrazek González, her Court of Honor, and other gala participants.
The parade kicked off with the children’s troupes of Joroperos and Tropicana, and came to a close with Los Cumbacheros of Lanzarote.
The spectacle was broadcasted regionally, nationally, and internationally by RTVC and RTVE, with Laura Afonso and Roberto Herrera serving as presenters and commentators, reporting on the traditional route of the contest.
Tropicana were awarded second place. YE
Joroperos took home the third prize. YE
Bahía Bahitiare secured second place. YE
The Tabajaras troupe was honoured with the best banner. YE
Abenaura. YE
Canary Dancers. YE
Rumberos. YE
Valleiros. YE
Sail Types and Automobiles
Conversely, the awards for the Decorated Float and Car Contest, which featured in the Announcement Parade last Friday, were presented that night. In the former category, the top prize was secured by “In the Forest of Enigmas” from El Merengazo, with “Aladín tuos” from Los Nietos de Nena clinching second and “Encounter of Valhalla” from Asociación Carnavalera Carroza Since 2014 claiming third position.
In the decorated cars category, honours were bestowed upon “Las Barbies en el Lejano Oeste” from Las Barbies, followed by “From Avatar we come and to the Carnival we go” from Los 300 and Pico, and the third spot was taken by “An enchanted forest full of magic, fantasy and animated beings to the Carnival from Tenerife we have arrived” from Carroza La Mercedita.
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