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9/15/2007 - 10/15/2007Carthaginians and Romans Festival
Cartagena,
Spain
The Carthaginians and Romans Festival remembers the foundation of the city by the Carthaginians in 223 BC, and its capture by the Romans in 209 BC. This is a relatively recent festival celebrating some very ancient history. It does have its serious side, but it's generally just a good excuse to dress up in togas and centurion gear and have a good time. There is a Roman Circus, a Roman wedding, musical and food-and-wine events and various re-enactments. During the course of the festivities, thousands of local people dress in costumes from the Carthaginian and Roman period and head for the streets. Armies march through town in spectacular historic displays of military pomp, the main parade being on the penultimate day of the festival. Afterwards the different battalions of the armies divert to their respective camps to continue the party
Themes:
Dance
, History
, Entertainment
, Spectacle
, Music
Hours: TBC
Cost: TBC
Where: Main streets and squares of Cartagena
Parade begins Calle Esparta, then Alfonso XIII, Plaza de Espana, Alameda San Anton, Soldado Rosique, Puente Carthagonova, finally Campamento Festero
Cartagena, Spain
Getting there:
Foot: All locations are in the centre and can be reached on foot
Contact Information:
Cartagena Tourist Office
Calle Lealtad
Cartagena
Murcia
Spain
Telephone: +34 968 506 483
Email: Via website
Website: www.cartagena.es
