Carnival 1975

The 1975 Carnival at a glance

The 1975 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 Rafael Gurrea Sánchez. The Queen's Election Gala was held at Pabellón Tomé Cano, directed by Ignacio García Talavera.

The 1975 Carnival Queen was Esther Padilla Rodríguez with the costume “Antología de las reina del Carnaval”, designed by Luis Dávila Viera, representing Los Bohemios. Her court was completed by 8 Maids of Honour. Other crowns that year: Children's Queen: Ruth Cristina Arteaga.

In Children's murgas, Los Lengüines won first prize in Performance (its 3rd title, 2 in a row), ahead of Ni Pico Ni Corto and Los Piotinos. In Rondallas and lyrical groups, Unión Artística El Cabo won first prize in Performance (its 2nd title; its first win since 1972), ahead of Orfeón La Paz and Tronco Verde. In Costume contest, Cosme Peña González won first prize in Individual, ahead of Miguel Delgado Salas. In Children's costume contest, María Mercedes Correa Galván won first prize in Individual women's, ahead of Silvia María Brox Darias and Niño. In Float contest, Club de Empleados de Litografía Romero won first prize in Float contest, ahead of Hotel Punta del Rey and Peña Salamanca. In Decorated cars, Sergio Medina Delgado (tf-9736) won first prize in Decorated car contest, ahead of Nicolás Quintana Malledo (tf-6263).

In total, the 1975 roll of honour records 56 awards in 10 categories. 24 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.