"The passion with which this festival is experienced is unique in the entire country." This is how the mayor Enrique Cresto defined the Concordia Carnival. And he assured that "this year it will consolidate itself as the popular spectacle of excellence of the summer."
The Atanasio Bonfiglio Corsódromo is filled on its first night with the strength, mysticism, and color of the comparsas, for a show that grows year after year.
The venue will open at 8:00 PM. At 6:00 PM, the ticket offices at the Corsódromo will be enabled to purchase tickets at the door price, $150. It should be remembered that retirees, who prove said condition by presenting their ID card, pay 50 pesos; children from 2 to 12 years old, 50 pesos, and children under 2 years old, 20 pesos for insurance.
Those who have purchased tickets for the VIP sector must enter through Gobernador Cresto street, while those going to the stands must do so through Próspero Bovino street.
Traffic closed
Regarding traffic, the following operation has been planned, which will begin with a total closure from 6:00 PM, affecting the following streets: Próspero Bovino, from its intersection with Paraguay street to Ricardo Rojas, and Gobernador Cresto, from Mendiburu to Teniente Ibáñez street.
Although traffic on Avenida San Lorenzo, in the sector between Próspero Bovino and Gobernador Cresto, will not be cut off, motorists are advised to drive with caution due to the movement of people that will be registered in the area.
Ribbon cutting and let's samba
After the inaugural ribbon cutting, the color and passion of the Concordia carnivals will begin, with the Unisur Comparsa being in charge of taking the first step. Then it will be Bella Samba's turn, in third order Imperio will parade, and then Ráfaga. The 2016 champion, the Emperatriz Comparsa, will close the first night at the "Atanasio Bonfiglio".