Carnival 1967

The 1967 Carnival at a glance

The 1967 Carnival belongs to the “Winter Festivities” period of the festival's history. 1961-1975: the Carnival returns under the name «Winter Festivities». The official poster is the work of Alberto Cañete. The Queen's Election Gala was held at Teatro Guimerá.

The 1967 Carnival Queen was Margarita Moreno Rodríguez with the costume “Mongoll”, designed by María Isabel Coello, representing Galerías Herrera.

In Rondallas and lyrical groups, Tronco Verde won first prize in Performance (its 6th title; its first win since 1964), ahead of Orfeón La Paz and Masa Coral Tinerfeña. In Costume contest, Miguel Delgado Salas won first prize in Individual. In Float contest, Asociación de Vecinos barrio de San Sebastián won first prize in Float contest, ahead of Círculo de Bellas Artes and Casino Principal. In Decorated cars, Peña won first prize in Decorated car contest.

In total, the 1967 roll of honour records 17 awards in 6 categories. 8 prizes were not awarded or were suspended. Did the jury get it right? Every verdict has its own debate: click “Was it fair?” and have your say.