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 We are proud to say that Cozumel Insider was the FIRST Cozumel website to publish an extensive gallery of Cozumel Carnaval photos as well as an accurate Calendar of Events for Carnaval in advance so as to allow more travelers the chance to plan to be here in Cozumel for the festivities.
So sit back, relax and browse our Cozumel Carnaval gallery of photos and just imagine yourself here in Cozumel participating next time! Since the Cozumel Carnaval Photo Gallery began in 2003, we've sure had a lot of fun, met alot of new island visitors and made tons of memories to last a lifetime! If you missed this year, come join us next year as Cozumel Carnaval is bound to be even bigger and better than ever! And who knows ~ you just might be in our next Carnaval photo gallery!!
| Photos from Carnaval 2012 - Introduction of King & Queen Candidates |
Pre-Carnaval 2012 activities officially began Saturday night January 21st as thousands of Cozumel Carnaveleros gathered at the large, outdoor auditorium of Moby Dick to begin the month long competition to elect the official King and Queen of Carnaval, King and Queen of Alegria as well as the King and Queen of Fantasia for 2012.
Outside the auditorium, it was clear from the traffic jam, transit police and long ticket lines that Carnaveleros were coming out enforce to the opening event. This being the first Carnaval presided over by the new Presidente of Cozumel Aurelio Joaquín González, everyone was eager to show their support of the new administration and see the live concert afterward by Wilfrido Vargas. The host for Carnaval 2012, Mr. Spectacular himself, Sr. Fernando Ferraez, took the stage in a formal black sequin tux and spoke to a sell-out crowd welcoming everyone and encouraging all to participate in this year’s festivities as Carnavaleros!
Before announcing this year’s candidates for King and Queen of Carnaval 2012, Ferraez recognized Cozumel's new Presidente Aurelio Joaquín González and his wife, the First Lady of Cozumel Maria Luisa. Aurelio invited everyone in the community to join in and enjoy Carnaval 2012 by attending all the marvelous events planned and take advantage of the chance to see the incredible line up of musical talent slated to be here in the coming weeks for Carnaval. Gonzales then closed his remarks by acknowledging Cozumel’s enduring Carnavelero Spirit as well as assured everyone that Carnaval 2012 will be filled with spectacular events despite the constraints of the island’s economic difficulties. The full house crowd of Carnavaleros then showed their support with a big round of applause.
Host Ferraez then welcomed the past King and Queen of Carnaval 2011 and asked them to say a few words and share a dance to help excite the crowd. As each addressed the crowd, it was clear that both the King and Queen were grateful to have been Cozumel Royalty for the past year and had wonderful memories to share for years to come. They each wished all of this year’s candidates the best of luck then broke into a lively impromptu salsa amidst supportive clapping and clamoring of the crowd.
To get things started concerning the competitions, Ferraez introduced the candidates for Teen King and Queen: Maria “Tony” Cuevas (18) and Cynthia “Ely” Valdes (17) followed by Manuel “Mike” Dzul (21) and Leandro “Mayiciento”,May (17). Once they were all on the stage, Ferraez then introduced the Emperess of Carnaval 2012 who received standing applause from the crowd in recognition of her many years as a grand Carnavalera.
After watching a performance by the Carnaval Ballet, Sr. Ferraez began introducing the 6 enthusiastic candidates who have stepped forward this year to compete for the titles of King Queen of Carnaval 2012!
 All three Queen candidates, Karla Angulo, Marcela Escalante and Diana Diaz spoke a few words to the crowd about their desire to be Cozumel’s Queen of Carnaval 2012 and each made a lively dance around the stage to rouse the crowd. Host Ferraez then introduced the 3 candidates for King of Carnaval 2012. As with the Queen candidates, Andres Canul, Sergio Marquez and Juan Be were given the opportunity to address the crowd and explain why they wanted to be Cozumel’s King of Carnaval 2012.
Each of the candidates spoke of their own personal history as Carnavaleros, their devotion to preserving Carnaval as an island tradition and assured the crowd that if elected they would represent Cozumel with enthusiasm, dedication and hard work to ensure Carnaval 2012 is a lasting memory for everyone. After each candidate spoke, all the candidates then returned to the stage together and danced as they encouraged the crowd to stand and dance and participate with applause. At the same time, campaign supporters of each candidate passed through the crowded auditorium and flooded Carnavaleros with posters and gimmicks trying to attract a vote for their candidate in the coming election.
The Event Host Ferraez then closed the evening's events with another call for everyone to become "Carnavaleros" this month and participate in Carnaval 2012 to help make it a spectacular and memorable event! He then introduced “Wilfrido Vargas in Concert” to the rambunctious and excited sell-out crowd of Carnavaleros who enthusiastically began the Carnaval 2012 season by dancing until 4am.
?Did you see ME there? Hope so!!
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