Arcos in Carnaval
There has always been a special carnaval tradition throughout the history of Arcos de la Frontera bringing us back to the times of the coplillas sung by the popular murga and comparsa groups. This year, The Arcos carnival was hold from Saturday 25th February to Sunday 5th March and the beginning was proclaimed by the local festival opening speech. At the “Carnival of Coplas” gala, hold in a large marquee, and open to the public, the audience could enjoy two of the best comparsa and chirigota groups from the Cádiz Carnival, along with local groups. Kilos and kilos of cracklings and litres and litres of beer were distributed for everyone.
Another of Arcos Carnival events that has to do with food is the Ajo Molinero food tasting event, which is prepared by the women of the Historical Quarter. The kids dressed up and marched through the town to the marquee. Another of the highlights of the Arcos Carnival is the election of the Molineras (queen of the Carnival). These representatives of Arcos women are elected during Carnival and keep the title for a whole year during all the fiestas that take place in the municipality. Arcos Carnival winds up with its Float parade.
