Overview
- In Santiago de Compostela, the Meco arrives Saturday evening to begin its reign at the Pazo de Bendaña, with Coro da Ra delivering the pregón at Praza do Toural and neighborhood parades throughout the day.
- Caldas de Reis has centralized key events at the covered A Tafona due to rain risk, a move confirmed by deputy mayor Manuel Fariña, affecting the masks ball, Monday’s children’s party and the Friday sardine burial.
- Cangas has activated a traffic and security plan across the town and parishes, with road restrictions in O Hío on Monday and Tuesday, reinforced police and Guardia Civil patrols, heritage protections, an ambulance and “puntos lila.”
- Negreira stages a carnival parade this afternoon with more than 600 participants, drawing local and visiting comparsas.
- Pontevedra’s program runs through Feb. 21 around the figure of Ravachol, featuring murgas contests, a pirate night with a King África concert on Tuesday and a funeral procession and incineration to close next Saturday.