On Tuesday, March 4th, Herencia experienced its most emblematic day with the celebration of the traditional Offering Parade of the 2025 Herencia Carnival, the main event of the National Tourist Interest Carnival. Thousands of people participated in a spectacle where music, color, and creativity were the protagonists.
This year, the parade exceeded expectations with a large turnout and the participation of 34 groups from 22 municipalities. As a novelty, the winners from the previous edition closed each category of the parade, adding more dynamism and spectacularity to the show.
Prize winners of the 2025 Offering Parade
The jury, composed of specialists in artistic disciplines such as dance, theater, and design, awarded the following prizes:
Local Floats
- Axonsou – “Colombia, what a blast!” (Herencia)
- Los Traviesos – “Blood sun: The battle of Cagayán” (Herencia)
- Los Imposibles – “From impossible to heroes: Hercules” (Herencia)
Charangas
- La Corchea – “Carnival-goers even after death” (Pedro Muñoz)
- La Garrota – “Peacocks” (Daimiel)
Comparsas, Chirigotas, and Peñas
- Euphoria Dance – “Long live Pepa, the Constitution of 1812” (Villafranca de los Caballeros)
- Let me tell you – “Cluedo: Murder at Versailles” (Villafranca de los Caballeros)
- Attitude Dance School Association – “Nordic roots, the raven’s prophecy” (Campo de Criptana)
- Friends of the Carnival Association – “Welcome to Las Vegas” (Madridejos)
- Talisman Association of Minaya – “Titanic” (Minaya, Albacete)
- Dy Marty Association – “Buckaroo: Texas Legend” (Campo de Criptana)
Special Floats
? Special Perlé 2025 Prize: El Burleta – “Wonderland” (Campo de Criptana)
- Imprevistos – “Golden Age: Art and Literature” (Argamasilla de Alba)
- Los Perchas – “Swords and crowns, two cultures, one kingdom” (Mota del Cuervo)
- Los Dementes – “1912: A journey with no return” (Mota del Cuervo)
- Dreams of Art – “2075: Year of survival” (Puertollano)
- Legends of Requejo Association – “Travel with us” (Madridejos)
- Los Remaches AC – “Bon Appétit” (Moral de Calatrava)
- El Chaparral AC – “British Regency” (Las Mesas)
Public Awards
This year, special mentions awarded by the attending public were incorporated, given to:
- Best group: Euphoria Dance
- Best special float: El Burleta
A parade that marks the end of a successful Carnival
With the Offering Parade, Herencia has capped off a week of intense carnival activities, including massive events like the traditional Night of the Anxious, the Desirous Parade, and the Cultural Days, among other activities.
The great reception of the parade and the quality of the participating groups reinforce the prestige of the Herencia Carnival, establishing it as one of the most prominent events on the national festive calendar.
The Herencia City Council and the event organizers have thanked all the groups, associations, and attendees who made another record-breaking Carnival possible.
Until the next 2026 Herencia Carnival
With the prize-giving and the final mask dance, Herencia bids farewell to its carnival, looking forward to the next edition in 2026. In the meantime, carnival enthusiasts are already counting down to experience the magic of the Herencia Carnival again, a celebration that continues to grow and surprise year after year.
Photos: Town Hall
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