Overview
- The 128th Carnaval Internacional de Mazatlán runs February 12–17 with coronations on Feb. 12, 13, 14 and 16, the Combate Naval on Feb. 14, and major parades on Feb. 15 and 17.
- Confirmed performances include Edén Muñoz (Feb. 12), a tribute to Germán Lizárraga with the Sinaloa State Symphony (Feb. 13), Yuridia (Feb. 14), and Belinda with Lara Campos (Feb. 16).
- The municipal government has banned plastic and metallic confetti for parades and related events to protect coastal ecosystems, recommending paper confetti as an alternative.
- The state-led security operation will be launched on Jan. 29 by the governor as part of coordinated preparations to ensure an orderly festival across public venues such as the Malecón.
- Tourism authorities cite 75% hotel bookings ahead of the festival, target 87% occupancy, expect over 92,000 visitors and attendance above 1.2 million, and note tickets are on sale via ticketsar.com.mx and local box offices.