Carnival 1997

The 1997 Carnival at a glance

The 1997 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. Its theme was “Hace Un Millón de Años”. The official poster is the work of Luis y Carlos García Berlanga. The Queen's Election Gala was held at Recinto Ferial, directed by Francis Suáres y Geni Afonso with stage design by Justo Gutierrez.

The 1997 Carnival Queen was Soledad León Rancel with the costume “Mamut”, designed by Leo Martínez, representing Almacenes El Kilo. Her court was completed by 10 Maids of Honour. Other crowns that year: Children's Queen: Yasmina Plasencia Acosta and Senior Queen: Dora Trujillo de la Peña.

In Adult murgas, Los Diablos Locos won first prize in Performance (its 2nd title; its first win since 1980), ahead of Afilarmónica Triqui-Traques and Los Bambones. In Children's murgas, Los Chinchositos won first prize in Performance (its 4th title; its first win since 1995), ahead of Los Sofocados and Los Bambas. In Comparsas, Tropicana won first prize in Performance (its first title), ahead of Los Tabajaras and Los Valleiros. In Rondallas and lyrical groups, Gran Tinerfe won first prize in Performance (its 8th title; its first win since 1992), ahead of Orfeón La Paz and Unión Artística El Cabo. In Musical groups, Caña Dulce won first prize in Performance (its 8th title, 8 in a row), ahead of Guarapo and Chaxiraxi. In Children's costume contest, Carla Rodríguez González won first prize in Individual women's, ahead of Iris Hernández Sicilia and Valtiare Rodríguez. In Float contest, Carroza won first prize in Float contest, ahead of Carroza and Carroza. In Decorated cars, Los Picapiedra won first prize in Decorated car contest, ahead of Hiperdino prehistórico and El barco.

In total, the 1997 roll of honour records 92 awards in 12 categories. 26 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.