TORREVIEJA IS GEARING UP for a spectacular evening later tonight when 200 spectacular performers will parade through the city centre in a colourful Summer Carnival.
Originally announced by The Councillor for Festivals, Rosario MartÃnez, just last week, the event is expected to be a major attraction for visitors and local residents of Torrevieja alike.
The street parade, officially titled “The Summer Carnival Parade”, is reminiscent of the annual carnival customarily held in the coastal city in February each year.
Torrevieja’s winter street parades take inspiration from traditional Brazilian festivals such as the world-renowned Rio de Janeiro Carnival. However, unlike Rio's celebrations that last just five days, the Costa Blanca city keeps the party spirit alive for a full month.
Tonight's Summer Carnival lasts for just one evening, but Torrevieja City Council is promising a dazzling spectacle full of colour and dramatic choreography.
Torrevieja Summer Carnival, the Costa Blanca summer party
More than 200 people are expected to take part in the parade, including the carnival groups Ciudad del Mar, Escarcha-te, OsadÃa, Las Nikai, Los Gonfer, Bufa la gamba, Porque si, Jolgorio, Desafio, Mar de plata, Daimana, Soul Dance, Payas, QK, No ni ná, and Aquà hay tomate.
The main protagonists of the parade will be the Salt Court, who will greet all spectators from a float. The Salt Queen, Nuria MartÃ, will be joined by her ladies-in-waiting, Ana Vidal and Inés MartÃnez.
The Carnival Kings: LucÃa MartÃnez, Pablo Hernández, and Mireya Ferrández, will also participate on floats, accompanied by their respective groups.
The parade will depart from the Virgen del Carmen Cultural Centre and proceed along Calle Ramón Gallud to the intersection with Calle Clemente Gosalvez.
The colourful August parade in Torrevieja
The closing ceremony will take place on the iconic Paseo Vista Alegre, which will become the epicentre of the parade, with a large exhibition area where troupes and carnival groups can showcase their costumes and choreography to the public.
Security at the summer event is expected to be tight to ensure the safety of partygoers, and the downtown city streets will be cleared of vehicles and closed to traffic to ensure the parade can pass unencumbered.
The Torrevieja Summer Carnival takes place on Friday 15th August 2025, with the parade departing the Virgen del Carmen Cultural Centre at 21:00 (here's a Google Map) and proceeding through the city. The event is a public street parade and is free to attend.
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