"We have around 95% hotel occupancy and reservations" at the start of the long weekend, reported the Secretary of Government and Tourism of the Municipality, Alfredo Francolini, which anticipates that "we will have a very good weekend, and we believe we will reach 100%," he indicated. "We have worked following the instructions of the Mayor Enrique Cresto, together with all the representatives of the private sector, on promotions, on improving offers and proposals, which this weekend will be reflected," he anticipated.
"We have been dedicated to working from Emcontur together with Asodeco, the Hotel and Gastronomic Association, the Commerce Center, FEHGRA, the gastronomic union, on promotions in different cities with the accompaniment of Actitur, and with the commitment of all municipal departments, to offer a very attractive weekend, with many diverse proposals that are added to the natural attractions of the city and the region," indicated Francolini.
Although the Carnival is the main attraction, with proposals every day in a city that offers all the expressions of the carnival, from the murga to the corso, the comparsa and the costume dances, it is not the only thing that will be available to enjoy this weekend in Concordia, both for the tourists who visit us and for the residents of Concordia themselves.
From the extensive list of proposals, the following stand out, among others:
Friday, February 9, at 8:30 p.m., Pequeños Duendes Carnival at the Corsódromo. Admission is free and open to the public, and you are invited to collaborate by donating school supplies.
The same day, at 9:30 p.m., at Terrazas de la Costa, the "Songs to the River" cycle begins, organized jointly by the Costanera Entity and the provincial Secretariat of Tourism and Culture. On this occasion, with free admission, local musicians Gabriel Belderrain and Ochi Castillo will perform.
Also this Friday, at the Castillo San Carlos, the Acoustic Cycle continues, with the presentation of Augusto Ayala, Wally García and Vanina Rivarola Group, at 9:30 p.m., with free admission to enjoy a night of Litoral music.
Saturday, February 10, at 9:30 p.m. at the Palacio Arruabarrena (Entre Ríos and Urquiza), the Municipal Theater Workshop Group will stage the play "Venice".
And at the Corsódromo at 11 p.m. the fourth night of the Concordia Carnival will begin with the parade of Imperio, Ráfaga, Emperatriz and Bella Samba, in that order. Tickets can be obtained in advance online atwww.concordia.gob.ar/carnavalor the same day starting at 7 p.m. at the Corsódromo ticket offices.
On Sunday the 11th, from 7 p.m. in the lower part of the Costanera and in the Playa Los Sauces area, the cycle of Art and Recreation Workshops for children, and dance workshops for children and adults, organized by the Costanera Entity, continues. Participation is free and open to the public.
At 8 p.m. will be the last parade and closing of the 2018 edition of the Pequeños Duendes Carnival at the Corsódromo. A popular festival for the whole family, with free admission. At the entrance, donations of school supplies will be received from those who can collaborate.
On Monday, a holiday, there will be a double carnival proposal. At the Corsódromo starting at 11 p.m., the fifth night of the parade will take place. Imperio, Bella Samba, Ráfaga and Emperatriz will be the order of the parade on that occasion. But before that, starting at 7:30 p.m., the Tablado of the Popular Carnival of Joy will begin, in Plaza Urquiza, free of charge. Murgas, candombe, rock, songs, theater, are some of the proposals on the agenda.
On Tuesday, closing a weekend with many proposals, from 8 p.m. the popular and free parade of corsos, carnival groups and masks will take place, along Urquiza street, from Plaza Urquiza to Plaza 25 de Mayo.
In addition to these proposals, there will be shows at Pueblo Viejo, Bar Ideal, Velvet, carnival party at Hostería San Gabriel on Sunday the 11th, zumba classes and artistic shows at the thermal baths, and "Verano Metal", a heavy metal concert at the Cascadita de Dri beach, on Saturday, February 10 from 4 p.m., among other activities on the agenda.
And also sports will be present with a Self-Defense Seminar during the day on Saturday at the Convention Center, the Costanera Rugby Sevens, on Saturday and Sunday from 3 p.m. at the Sports Field.