Pas de la Casa Carnival Draws Strong Crowd Despite Road Closure
Locals and tourists enjoyed batucada parades, paella lunch, and costume contests in Pas de la Casa's festive Carnival on Sunday, undeterred by RN-20.
Key Points
- 60-80 locals and tourists attended despite RN-20 closure.
- Events: batucada parade, kids' crafts, costume contest, paella lunch (€2).
- Andrea Ruiz won €450 Saturday adult contest with Avatar bodypaint.
- Afternoon: Rumberto show, King Carnival rites, sardine BBQ, fireworks.
Pas de la Casa drew 60 to 80 locals and tourists to its Carnival celebrations on Sunday at Plaça de l'Església, centred on a popular paella lunch despite the RN-20 road closure.
Events began at 10:45am with a batucada parade by Protons through the village streets, energising residents and visitors. A crafts workshop for children followed in the village hall, setting the stage for their afternoon costume contest and the *Visca el Carnaval!* show.
The midday paella, priced at €2 per ticket, gathered around 80 people at shared tables in a festive, family-oriented setting. Healthy attendance held steady amid the seasonal border road blockade, with participants from the parish and nearby areas joining tourists.
The day followed Saturday's adult costume contest, where artist and bodypainter Andrea Ruiz took the €450 top prize. She transformed her model, Sandra, into an *Avatar* character using intricate bodypainting.
Afternoon plans featured a performance by Rumberto, traditional Carnival rites including the hanging, trial, and burning of His Majesty King Carnival, a sardine barbecue, and a fireworks finale.
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