The Consell de Formentera, through the Department of Culture and Festivals, has informed that on Sunday, February 19th, Carnival returns to Formentera, after a two year hiatus due to the pandemic. Therefore, the insular institution points out that it wants to “encourage the population to prepare their costumes,” as reported in a press release.
At this year’s Carnival the following prizes will be awarded:
Adult individual: 200 euros first prize and 150 euros second prize
Children’s individual: 100 euros first prize and 60 euros second prize
Couples: 300 euros first prize and 200 euros second prize
Family: 300 euros first prize and 200 euros second prize
Group [between 3 – 10 people] 400 euros first prize and 250 euros second prize
Comparsas (Troupe) [more than 10 personas] 500 euros first prize and 350 euros second prize
Floats [with vehicle] 950 euros first prize and 650 euros second prize