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"Game of Thrones in Carnival" takes the first prize of the Arrecife parade

The Lion King" and "Taking the Leap" received the second and third prizes respectively

February 24 2020 (23:32 WET)
"Game of Thrones in Carnival" takes the first prize in the Arrecife parade
"Game of Thrones in Carnival" takes the first prize in the Arrecife parade

The float 'Game of Thrones in Carnival' has been the winner of the first prize of the parade organized by the City Council of Arrecife. There were 18 floats that entered to participate in the contest.

2º El rey León (4)

The floats "The Lion King", and "Taking the Leap" have been highlighted with the second and third prize, respectively.

3º Dando el salto (4)

The mayor of Arrecife, Ástrid Pérez, stressed that "carnivals are rooted in our population and there was, after these days of alert, desire for fun and enjoyment."

The first mayor of Arrecife stressed that "the capital has had a colorful and participatory parade this year. And she thanked all the City Council staff, the Civil Protection officers, the Local Police, the Canary and National Police, and the members of the Security Consortium and Emergencies for their dedication and good work for the good development of the parade." Astrid Pérez encouraged "everyone to participate now this Wednesday in the Burial of the Sardine."

The Councilor for Festivities, José Alfredo Mendoza, highlighted the participation of the population and the dedication of the carnival groups. "I feel very proud to see citizens having fun and getting involved in this way in an event like this because I think this type of celebration unites us all. I also want to thank once again the murgas, comparsas, batucadas, floats and other groups for the passion and joy expressed during the parade."

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