Carnival 1977

The 1977 Carnival at a glance

The 1977 Carnival belongs to the “Modern Carnival” period of the festival's history. Since 1976: the Carnival gets its name back and becomes a mass celebration. The official poster is the work of Lorenzo García Micó. The Queen's Election Gala was held at Teatro Guimerá, directed by Ignacio García Talavera.

The 1977 Carnival Queen was Carmen Rosa del Toro Arteaga with the costume “Firmamento”, designed by María Isabel Coello, representing Círculo de Amistad XII de Enero. Her court was completed by 8 Maids of Honour. Other crowns that year: Children's Queen: Ingrid Schneider.

In Children's murgas, Ni Pico Ni Corto won first prize in Performance (its first title), ahead of Los Rebeldes and Los Dormilones. In Rondallas and lyrical groups, Orfeón La Paz won first prize in Performance (its 9th title; its first win since 1974), ahead of Unión Artística El Cabo. In Costume contest, Miguel Delgado Salas won first prize in Individual. In Children's costume contest, Ágata Gallardo Darias won first prize in Individual women's, ahead of Sandra Lara Álvarez Nieves and Niño. In Float contest, Círculo de Amistad XII de Enero won first prize in Float contest, ahead of Club Náutico.

In total, the 1977 roll of honour records 45 awards in 10 categories. 16 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.