Carnival Ensenada - February 16 - 21

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Brief History of the Carnival

Carnival is an old tradition linked to Lent, which began over 200 years ago during the middle ages. In Christianity, Lent is the period of 40 days that Jesus fasted and prayed in the desert. For this reason many Christians abstained from eating meat and stopped acting their vices during this period. As a result, the Carnival became a time of celebration and to party to excess before the start of Lent. The last day of Carnival is known as Shrove Tuesday, Mardi Gras or Martes de Carnaval. The first day of Lent is called Ash Wednesday, held 40 days before Easter Sunday.

Carnival Schedule

FEBRUARY 16

Beginning of the fiesta

Coronation of the Kings of the Carnival.

Rock Performance by Genitálica.

Burning of Bad Humor.

FEBRUARY 17

Children King´s Coronation.

Events start: Bulevar Costero 6 pm.

Crowning Celebration. Main promenade: 8 pm.

FEBRUARY 18

First Great Carnival Parade: 2 pm.

Kid's Art Competition.

Chess Competition.

Athletic Competition.

More events: Bulevar Costero 6 pm.

FEBRUARY 19

Second Great Carnival Parade: 2 pm.

Performance by Banda Limón.

More events: Bulevar Costero 6 pm.

FEBRUARY 20

Marido Oprimido Gala Dancing, at Hotel Bahia: 9 pm.

FEBRUARY 21

Last Great Carnival Parade: 2 pm.

More events: Bulevar Costero 6 pm.

Fancy Dresses Competition and prizes given: 8 pm.

Funeral Celebration of Juan Carnaval: 12 pm

FEBRUARY 22

End of Carnival at 2 am.

Parade Route

Parque Revolución, Calle Ruiz, Boulevard Costero, and Playa Hermosa.

60 YEAR ANNIVERSARY

Monday, January 16, 2011

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Anglers Now Need a Visa to Fish Mexican Waters

(Article from the Log Newspaper - By Taylor Hill - Posted 1/4/2012)

A new immigration law in Mexico comes with a price for U.S. anglers to pay, as all U.S. citizens fishing in Mexican waters -- whether at sea or on land -- are now required to obtain a visa.

The law was enacted May 25, 2011 by Mexico’s immigration department (INAMI) “in order to create in our country a framework of guarantees to protect the rights of the individuals in our country, facilitate and manage the migratory flows to and from Mexico, favoring the protection and respect of human rights of Mexicans and foreigners, regardless of their origin, nationality, gender, ethnicity, age and immigration status,” INAMI stated in a release.

According to INAMI, Articles 33, 44, 46, 50, 153 and 154 of the new immigration law require that all foreigners entering Mexican territory -- which includes Mexican territorial waters and contiguous waters 24 miles from shore -- must have a visa.

The cost will be added on top of the $11 Mexican fishing license fee U.S. anglers already pay when heading into Mexican waters for fishing.

Enforcement began Jan. 1, and anglers have been given several options to obtain the visas -- which will cost from $33 for a three-day visa up to $250 for a FM3 work visa good for one year.