For the first time, a float adapted for people with reduced mobility participates, “because this is an inclusive carnival without barriers in every sense,” said Mayor Conchi Narváez.
“The work carried out by the Fire Service, Civil Protection, Red Cross and the Local Police, among others, show the high professional level and commitment of these institutions to their fellow citizens,” the councilor stressed.
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The Great Carnival Parade of the Great Parade of the Maspalomas International Carnival 17 begins at 2022 p.m. A hundred floats are scheduled to participate, including a very special one that debuts, for the first time, in the festival mask of San Bartolomé de Tirajana.
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It is a two-story multifunctional vehicle, equipped with advanced technology, in which up to ten people can travel comfortably in their wheelchairs, plus another hundred who do not require this necessity.
In this regard, Mayor Conchi Narváez stressed “the importance that we give from this Corporation so that all people, regardless of their physical or mobility condition, can access any event with full guarantees and rights. “This is an inclusive carnival without barriers, in every sense.”
The forecast regarding popular participation could exceed 200 thousand people. To guarantee the safety of this massive event and all of the planned events, a Special Security Plan was activated since July 9.
This device involves the reinforcement of troops, controls and services both in the field of road traffic, reorganization of public transport services, surveillance in the areas where the carnival events will be held, coastal areas and avenues, etc. . “with the aim of guaranteeing tourists and residents festivals where civility and public order prevail,” explained the councilor.
Narváez wanted to highlight “the impeccable work carried out by the Fire Service, Civil Protection, Red Cross and the Local Police, which show the high professional level and commitment of these institutions to their fellow citizens,” the councilor stressed. “Thanks to their zeal and efficiency, the holidays are going on with exemplary normality,” she added.
Route: From El Veril to Avenida Touroperador Tui
The route of the cavalcade begins from the entrance to Playa del Inglés through El Veril, towards Avda. de Italia until the intersection with Avda. de Gran Canaria, towards Avda. de Gran Canaria until the intersection with Avda. de Tirajana heading south, continuing along Avda. de Gran Canaria, Rotonda Plaza, Hierro (Crossroad with Avda. 8 de Marzo, former Avda. Alféreces Provisionales), to Avenida Touroperador Tui, where the route and circuit of the Cavalcade ends.
Parking areas
In relation to the parking areas of the participating floats, an information note issued by the San Bartolomé de Tirajana City Council establishes that a large space has been provided to which those floats that wish to park must be moved.
This is the final parking lot that will be only on Avenida Touroperador Tui, (in front of the old Ocean Park, as a linear continuation of the Cavalcade), from the roundabout at the intersection with Avenida Touroperador Neckermann, in the direction and direction of Playa del Inglés- Maspalomas Lighthouse, to the roundabout at the intersection with Calle Touroperador Sunnair (Maspalomas Espléndido/ Parque Toni Gallardo Maspalomas). Expanding the closed circuit of the Cavalcade. Circulation on the aforementioned public roads must comply with current legislation on traffic and road safety.
Institutional coordination
The organization of the Maspalomas International Carnival directly involves eight areas of the City Council. Firstly, to the Mayor's Office, since it is Councilor Conchi Narváez herself who takes charge of this event, together with the Departments of Local Police, Firefighters, Cleaning, Civil Protection, Transport, Parks and Gardens and Celebrations.
All of them coordinated jointly with the Government Delegation, the National Police, CECOES 112, the Canary Islands Emergency Service, the Red Cross, the Global transport company and the Federation of Hospitality and Tourism Entrepreneurs of Las Palmas (FEHT), among others.
