The streets of Santo Domingo erupted in color and energy on Sunday, 2 March 2025, as the National District Carnival parade filled the Malecón with thousands of enthusiastic spectators. The event was organized by the National District Municipality (ADN) and the Union of Carnivals of the District (UCADI) that awarded over two million pesos in prizes across various categories.
“Creación y Diversión” took home the top prize in the prestigious “Gran Comparsa” category, showcasing their creative prowess and artistic talent. This year’s event paid heartfelt homage to Milagros Ortiz Bosch, a celebrated figure in Dominican culture.
Over 80 “comparsas” or costumed groups and individual characters participated, contributing to an atmosphere overflowing with festivity and vibrancy.
Category winners:
Carrozas (Floats):
• First Place: La Fiesta de los Dulces
• Second Place: Raíces Africanas
• Third Place: Elio Cristo Rey
Diablos Tradicionales (Traditional Devils):
• Los Moñuses de la Espaillat
• Los Dragones de Villa María
• Los Terribles de Villa María
Diablos de Fantasía (Fantasy Devils):
• Revelación Carnavalesca de Villa Juana
• Los Legendarios de la Muerte
• Los Incomparables de Villa Consuelo
Comparsas de Creatividad Popular (Popular Creativity Groups):
• Los Desechables de Cristo Rey
• Los Pequeños Gigantes
• El Legado de Johnny Ventura
Comparsas Históricas (Historical Groups):
• Sangre Africana
• Raíces Africanas
• Enriquillo y Cimarrones
Comparsas de Alí-Babá:
• La Gran Comparsa Alí Babá Villa Consuelo
• La Gran Comparsa de Villas Agrícolas
• Los Abusadores de Villa Francisca
Comparsas Históricas (Historical Groups)
• Guerreros del Bosque
• El Mundo de las Aves
• Los Burlones
Comparsas Tradicionales (Traditional Groups)
• Los Tiznaos de la Bandera Nacional
• El Viejebo del Swing y su Guloyita
• Las Marchantas Dominicanas
Personaje Individual Tradicional (Individual Traditional Character)
• Robalagallina Tradicional Lolón
• Natacha y su Robalagallina
• Robalagallina de Villas Agrícolas
Personaje Individual de Fantasía (Individual Fantasy Character)
• Fantasía de un Domador de Dragones
• El Patrón de Villas Agrícolas
• Romer en Carnaval
Read more in Spanish and see the photos of the winning groups:
N Digital
12 March 2025