ARCHIVED - Prizes awarded to best Carnival troupes in Aguilas this year

The top prize in Águilas Carnival 2023 was scooped by Peña Eñ Pizarrón

The 2023 Carnival parades ended on Saturday February 25 in Águilas at almost midnight, after which the ceremonial burning of the figure of Don Carnal took place, and this was followed by the prizegiving ceremony.

The big winners this year were the “El Pizarrón” Carnival group, who were awarded both the Golden Eagle for the best display in the parades and the Ángel Ferrer.

According to a press release from the Town Hall, the full list of winners is as follows:

Children’s (individual): Ainara Cuadrado

Adults (individual): Merche Ibáñez

Visiting troupes:

3rd: Te lo digo bailando (Totana)

2nd: Salgueiro (Cartagena)

1st: Sueños de Papel (Totana)

Night Carnival pairs and threesomes:

3^rd: Las Guerreras

2nd: Las Pajaretas

1st: Dúo Lalá

Night Carnival Groups:

3rd: Latinas del mundo

2nd: Arlequín

1st: Águilas es un pueblo de artistas

Special Town Hall Night Carnival Prize: Los callejeros

Parades choreography:

3rd: La movida aguileña

2nd: Si no salgo reviento

1st: Confusión nocturna

Parades Comedy:

5th: Los amantes del chichi

4th: Rata Loca

3rd: Movida aguileña

2nd: Si no salgo Reviento

1st: Confusión nocturna

Parades Criticism:

1st: La clanka

Parades Fantasy:

5th: Briseida

4th: Terpsicore

3rd: Kambalaya

2nd: Ikaleña

1st: Azabache+ winning the Alianza Española Miguel Crouseilles a la Fantasía trophy.

Parades Elegance:

5th: Atenea

4th: Almendriqueña

3rd: Serpentina

2nd: Sinergia

1st: Toscana

Floats

5th: Kambalaya

4th: Serpentina

3rd: Matalentisco Boys

2nd: Amantes del chichi

1st: Tangay

Most fun-loving peña: Peña Movida Aguileña

Best backdrop design: Peña El Pizarrón

The José López Aroca trophy for best headdress and backdrop: Peña Kambalaya

The Restaurante Don Gato trophy: Peña Si no salgo reviento.

The Joyería Clemente trophy for best newcomers: Sudokail

The Ángel Ferrer trophy for the most original presentation: Peña Pizarrón

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