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