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The Carnival of Barranquilla start with Pre Carnival season, those are the beginning of most important festivity in Colombia and are the perfect time for the locals to prepare for what will be the 4 days of Carnival. One of the most important events during pre carnivals is the “Lectura del Bando" where the Carnival Queen decrees that the empire of joy in the city has to be established.

The Guacherna is a carnival tradition where folk groups with beautiful costumes dance in the streets of Barranquilla the week before the four days of Carnival. This is the ideal scenario for the locals and foreigners to warm up their engines during this colorful Carnival eve.

Live the experience of attending the parades that adorn the Via 40, (Batalla de flores, Gran Parada de Tradicion and Gran Parada de Comparsas) where all the city, locals and foreigners meet to give free rein to the joy and celebration of our culture and tradition.

Enjoy the Carnival of Barranquilla starting with the Coronation of the Carnival Queen and witness parades that adorn the Via 40, (Batalla de flores, Gran Parada de Tradicion and Gran Parada de Comparsas) where all the city, locals and foreigners meet to give free rein to the joy and celebration of our culture and tradition.

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Noche de Guacherna
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Facing the Caribbean Sea where the Magdalena River comes to an end, Barranquilla opens its doors to progress, diversity, to its own and foreign traditions to give the world an unforgettable welcome.

Videos of the Carnival

Live and enjoy the best moments of the Carnival
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Coronation of the Kings of Carnival
With the show called 'Aluna', Queen Stephanie Mendoza Vargas received the crown to preside over the most important party in Colombia.
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Coronation of the Kings of the Children's Carnival
Alejandra Santiago and Gabriel Primera were crowned as Kings of the Children's Carnival 2017, in the middle of a show full of magic, flavor and tradition.
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Night of Guacherna
This was the night of Guacherna of the Carnival of Barranquilla 2017, a riot of lights, music, joy and cumbia-like sounds throughout the race 44.
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The Battle of Flowers
With the last 25 Queens of Carnival
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Great Stop of Tradition
The third day of the parade on Vía 40 was carried out by 133 groups, including tradition and fantasy comparsas.
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