Despite having over 400 years of history, Carnaval is a celebration in constant evolution, always remaining part of the identity, customs, and traditions of Mérida.
The theme of Mérida's Carnaval 2024 will be "Re-evolution: From Fantasy to Innovation," celebrating the first 10 years of Ciudad Carnaval.
This venue, on the city’s outskirts, represents a different way to experience our festival, revolutionizing how we enjoy and promote it, through innovative attractions, and a wider entertainment offer to establish our Carnaval as one of the best in México and the world.
But the best is yet to come, and this year we are gearing up for the largest edition in history. For reference, the 2023 Mérida Carnaval broke previous attendance records, as 1,150,000 people gathered to enjoy it, as follows:
- 950,000 in events at Pabellón Carnaval and Ciudad Carnaval
- 200,000 in Espíritu Carnavalero events
- 1,288 artists on stage
- 135 activities held from September 2022 to February 2023
We are the world's first carnival to integrate a music festival and the first music festival to be part of a carnival. With six music stages activated simultaneously for internationally renowned artists spanning various musical genres. All concerts and activities at Ciudad Carnaval are entirely free, including admission and parking.
All concerts have special areas for people with disabilities, seniors, and Mujer Segura (a government program that aims to bring safe spaces for women). We are convinced that in 2024, we will experience the best Carnaval in the history of Mérida!
2024 Event program:
Saturday, January 27, Pabellón Carnaval
Coronation of Senior Kings, kings with motor disabilities, and kings with intellectual disabilities Muziek Gran Band and guests (Caló, GB5, Peewee, and Lalo Gameros from Caballo Dorado)
Sunday, January 28, Pabellón Carnaval
Coronation of Children and Youth Kings
Tuesday, January 30, Pabellón Carnaval
Cosplay Contest
Wednesday, January 31, Pabellón Carnaval
Regional Allegory Contest
Thursday, February 1, Pabellón Carnaval
Radio Day
Sunday, February 2, Pabellón Carnaval
Children's Parade Contest
Saturday, February 3, Pabellón Carnaval
Coronation of the Carnaval Kings of Mérida 2024 La Arrolladora Banda El Limón
Sunday, February 4, Pabellón Carnaval
General Parade Contest
Wednesday, February 7, Palacio Municipal
Merenglass, Burning of Bad Mood
Thursday, February 8, Palacio Municipal
Children's Parade
Friday, February 9, Ciudad Carnaval
Corso Parade
Saturday, February 10, Ciudad Carnaval
Matute on Escenario Mérida Fantasy Parade
Sunday, February 11, Ciudad Carnaval
Ha*Ash on Escenario Mérida Bachata Parade
Monday, February 12, Ciudad Carnaval
Regional Parade
Tuesday, February 13, Ciudad Carnaval
Nicky Jam on Escenario Mérida Battle of the Flowers Parade
Wednesday, February 14, Mérida's Centro
Burial of Juan Carnaval
