Living Barra de Navidad

Saturday, 25 February 2012

Carnaval Costalegre 2012 - Barra de Navidad Jalisco

Pirates in Barra de Navidad!! That's the theme of this year Carnaval Costalegre in Barra de Navidad, Jalisco. Feb 23 to March 4th. Check the Carnaval Costalegre 2012 schedule.

Carnaval Costalegre 2012 - Barra de Navidad Jalisco - Burning of the Bad Mood Parade

Carnaval Costalegre 2012 - Barra de Navidad Jalisco - Artistic Events at the Jardin

Oh! So happy in the Mary Go Round! - Carnaval Costalegre 2012 - Barra de Navidad

Queen Coronation Dance Party - Carnaval Costalegre 2012 - Barra de Navidad

Carnaval Costalegre 2012 - Barra de Navidad Jalisco - Artistic Events at the Jardin

Carnaval Costalegre 2012 - Barra de Navidad Jalisco

Pirates!! - Carnaval Costalegre 2012 - Barra de Navidad Jalisco

Nam Hip-Hop Band - Carnaval Costalegre 2012 - Barra de Navidad Jalisco

Futbolito - Carnaval Costalegre 2012 - Barra de Navidad Jalisco

Carnaval Costalegre 2012 - Barra de Navidad Jalisco

Carnaval Costalegre - XI Fishing Tournament - Barra de Navidad

La Family Clown - Carnaval Costalegre 2012 - Barra de Navidad Jalisco

Fish Fair - III Feria del Pescado 2012 - Carnaval Costalegre 2012 - Barra de Navidad Jalisco

Vocalia band from Guadalajara - Carnaval Costalegre 2012 - Barra de Navidad Jalisco

Visiting Mexico? Stay at Casa Las Margaritas in Barra de Navidad Jalisco

Friday, 10 February 2012

Carnaval Costalegre 2012 - Mardi Grass in Barra de Navidad Jalisco

Carnaval Costalegre 2012 - Feb 23 - Mar 04 - Mardi Grass Barra de Navidad Jalisco

XXIV Carnaval Costalegre 2012
Feb 23 - Mar 04

Mardi Grass in Barra de Navidad Jalisco

Program

Carnaval Costalegre 2012 - Feb 23 - Mar 04 - Mardi Grass Barra de Navidad Jalisco

"Quema del Mal Humor"/Burning of the Bad Mood parade and ceremony, Carnaval Parade, Batucada, Jazz and Rock bands, Carnaval Costalegre Queen Coronation dine and dance party, Ugly King (Rey Momo), Jaripeos. Sports and Fishing Tournaments, Fish Fair , Art crafts exhibition, Cultural and Artistic Events, "Feria Taurina, Jaripeos".

Feb 23 - 17:00 "Quema del Mal Humor" Parade/Burning of the Bad Mood Parade Where: Barra de Navidad, Jaluco and Melaque streets.
Feb 23 - 19:30 "Ceremonia de La Quema del Mal Humor"/Burning of the Bad Mood Ceremony and Inauguration of the Carnaval Costalegre 2012 Where: Barra de Navidad Jardin (Main Square)
Feb 23 - Feb 24 18:00 Pool Tournament Where: Jarro Beach Sports Bar.
Feb 23 - Feb 28 19:30 Artistic and Cultural Events Where: Barra de Navidad Jardin (Main Square)
Feb 23 - Mar 04 19:00 Callejón Alegre - The Street of Joy Where: Barra de Navidad Jardin (Main Square) and López de Legazpi street.
Feb 23 - Feb 28 19:00 Food court area Where: Barra de Navidad Jardin (Main Square)
Feb 23 - Feb 28 19:00 Art-crafts exhibition Where: Barra de Navidad Jardin (Main Square)

Carnaval Costalegre 2012 Queen Coronation Dance Party

Feb 24 - 22:00 Carnaval Costalegre Queen Selection and Coronation of the Costalegre Carnival Queen. Music: Sonora Mermelada band, Banda Fresnitos Where: Dance area. Barra de Navidad Jardin.

Carnaval Costalegre 2012 - "Club de Amigos" Fishing Tournament - Barra de Navidad

Feb 25 - 16:00 "Club de Amigos" Fishing Tournament (Dorado, Marlin, Sailfish, Tuna ) Where: Start point, weigh-in and party at Malecon Barra de Navidad. Entry Fee: $2,400.00 pesos. Information: Email ricardoguijarro17@hotmail.com

Fishing Tournament Program

Feb 24 - 16:00 Registration at Barra de Navidad Jardin

- 21:00 Captains Meeting at Barra de Navidad Jardin

Feb 25 - 07:30 Start Time and Inauguration

- 16:00 End Time and Weigh-in

- 17:00 Celebration

Feb 26 - 09:00-12:00 Children Fishing Tournament. 6-12 years old. Where: Barra de Navidad malecon. Info: danielfluchaire@hotmail.com daniel.deporte@cihuatlan.gob.mx office. Info. via ECOBANA (Sidronio Madero).
Feb 26 - 11:00 Volleyball Tournament Where: Barra de Navidad beach by the Bus depot.
Feb 26 - 14:00 Fish Fair in Barra de Navidad / Feria del Pescado. Fish and Gastronomic Exhibition. Music Events. Where: Barra de Navidad Malecon.
Feb 26 - 22:00 Carnaval Costalegre King Selection and Coronation (Rey Momo) Where: Jarro Beach Sports Bar.
Feb 28 - 16:00 Carnaval Costalegre Parade Floats/Mardi Grass Parade Where: Streets of Barra de Navidad, Melaque, Villa Obregon, Jaluco.

Carnaval Costalegre 2012 - Jaripeos/ Bull riding and Horse Parade in Barra de Navidad

Mar 01 - 18:30 Farola y Cabalgata / Horse Parade Where: Barra de Navidad streets. Parade now begins in The Fish Glorieta. Note that today there is also at 17:30 pm Reception to our Bishop and Procession from the Fish Glorieta to the church.
Mar 02 18:00 "Pollos y Pollas" Jaripeos / Bullfighting Fair in Barra de Navidad. Where: Portable Bullfighting ring. 17:00 Farola and Horse Parade from Nueva España street.
Mar 03 18:00 Jaripeos / Bullfighting Fair in Barra de Navidad. Where: Portable Bullfighting ring.
Mar 04 18:00 Jaripeo Baile / Dance Party Music: Norteño Banda "Los Arrayanes del Pueblo " Where: Portable Bullfighting ring.
Note: Additional sports events are scheduled during Carnaval Days.
Barra de Navidad map

Barra de Navidad and Melaque Calendar 2011-2012

Carnaval Costalegre 2012 - Feb 23 - Mar 04 - Mardi Grass Barra de Navidad Jalisco

Thursday, 9 February 2012

Concert for Chynna in Barra de Navidad - A Great Event in Benefit of a Great Cause

Encuentro Norteño Band - Concert for Chynna in Barra de Navidad

One more great event last night in Barra de Navidad, and it was for a great cause. More than 300 people attended last night concert at Casino in Barra de Navidad. This event was organized by Colorado and a group of volunteers and friends in benefit of Chynna to help her cover her medical expenses.
Local musicians and bands as well as visitors offered a great night. Public had the opportunity to see performing Rabí, Carolina, Lalo, Bandidos from Colima, Ian, Clark, Mike from Maine, Bonnie Gibson from Vancouver, B.C., Exito, Local band Encuentro Norteño, Mike & Gary, Buster, "Los Marineritos" children choir, Tower of Songs All-Starts and special guests. There were also delicious quesadillas from Quesadillas Miriam.com, pizza, 50-50 raffles and drinks.