The 2020 Arrecife Carnival celebrated its first act. The plenary hall of the capital's town hall hosted the draw for the 'murgas' for the first and second phase of the competition. The representatives of each group learned the order of participation and the phase in which they will develop their performance. Los Simplones will start the first phase and Las Pijoletas will do the same in the second.
The socialist Councilor for Festivities, Alfredo Mendoza, mentioned the loss of Fran Umpiérrez, a historic percussionist from various carnival groups, participating in different batucadas and troupes. "From the corporation I would like to convey my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Fran Umpiérrez, because his absence will be noticed by all carnival fans for everything he has contributed over all these years."
After the draw, the order of participation has been reflected as follows:
First phase: 1st Los Simplones, 2nd Las Vacilonas, 3rd Los Tabletuos, 4th Los Desahuciados and 5th Los Titi-Boys
Second phase: 1st Las Pijoletas, 2nd Las Inadaptadas, 3rd Las Enraladas and 4th Los Intoxicados.