Formentera is already warming up for the celebration of the Carnival 2025. Carnival 2025with the traditional parade that will run through the streets of Sant Ferran next Sunday, March 2.
The festive day will feature live music, a lively costume parade, cash prizes for the best costumes and a free lunch for all those who participate in carnival costumes.
A parade full of color and joy
The meeting point for all participants will be the Espai Cultural de Sant Ferran, where from 11:00 am floats, troupes and individual costumes will gather to prepare before the big parade.
An hour later, at 12:00 noon, the rúa will start, which will run through the streets of the town to the rhythm of AIYÉ BATUCADA IBIZA, a group that will ensure the festive atmosphere with their vibrant percussion.
The parade will end again at the Espai Cultural at 14:00 hours, at which time a lively costume dance will begin with the music of PaDjesa and Javi Box.
Cash prizes for the best costumes
As every year, the Carnival of Formentera will reward the creativity and effort of the participants with cash prizes in various categories. The awards ceremony will take place after the popular meal and will distinguish the best individual costumes, couples, groups, troupes and floats.
- Adult individual: 200 euros for first place and 150 euros for second place.
- Children’s individual: 100 euros for the winner and 60 euros for the runner-up.
- Groups (from three to ten people): 400 euros for the winners and 250 euros for the runners-up.
- Couples: 300 euros for the winners and 250 euros for the runners-up.
- Floats (vehicles up to 5 meters): 950 euros for first place and 650 euros for second place.
- Comparsas (more than ten people): 1,000 euros for the winning group.
Mask workshop for the most creative ones
For those who wish to add an extra touch of originality to their costumes, on Thursday, February 27 at 5:00 pm, a carnival mask workshop will be held at the Espai Cultural de Sant Ferran, led by Brenda Novak. This activity will offer attendees the opportunity to customize their costumes with unique and original details.
