Carnival
- Tradition and Modernity: A mix of the ancient “Entroido berciano” and contemporary celebrations. High participation: the children’s parade had over 3,237 participants, including kids and adults.
- Contest with prizes: For Tuesday’s parade there are significant prizes, encouraging creativity and effort from the groups.
- Entroido Parade: Starts at C.C. La Herrería, passes through Avda. de España, Avda. Pérez Colino, Avda. del Castillo, C/ Gil y Carrasco, ending at Town Hall Square.
- Children’s Carnival: Gathering at the back of the “Lydia Valentín” Municipal Sports Pavilion at 15:30, parade starts at 16:00. Route through Avda. de Asturias, Glorieta de la Libertad, C/ General Gómez Núñez, Avda. de Valdés, etc.
- Tuesday Parade: Departure from the Ponferrada Municipal Auditorium or Avda. de Portugal depending on the source; arrival at Town Hall Square.
INFORMATION
📍 Location and Contact
- Web: https://www.ponferrada.org/es/carnaval
- Social Media:
- Instagram: @aytoponferrada
- Facebook: “AytoPonferrada”
- X (formerly Twitter): @AytoPonferrada
- TikTok: @aytoponferrada
🕒 Schedule:
- Saturday, March 1: Entroido Berciano at 18:30
- Sunday, March 2: Children’s Carnival, gathering at 15:30, parade starts at 16:00
- Monday, March 3: Rompecabezas 2025 at 16:15
- Tuesday, March 4: Grand Carnival Parade at 17:00
♿ Accessibility: The city of Ponferrada has an official accessibility framework that indicates measures are being implemented to improve urban, transport, and service accessibility.
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