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The carnival in La Ceiba is regarded as the biggest carnival in Central America below is the carnival program for 2003.

Feria Isidra 2003, La Ceiba

17th May
8.00am Childrens marathon, Avenida San Isidro
10.00am Opening Expo AGAA, (aeropuerto)
6.00pm Semi Finals billiards competition, Tito Billiards

18th May
9.00am Motor cross Competition, Predio Mussol
6.00pm Final billiards competition, Tito Billiards
8.00pm Noche Musical, Campo AGAA (aeropuerto)

19th May
8.00pm Mini Carnival Mall Mega Plaza, Mall Mega Plaza
8.00pm Noche Musical, Campo AGAA (aeropuerto)

20th May
9.00am Garifuna Culture, Central Park
12.00am Garifuna Food, Central Park
7.00pm Garifuna Culture Night, Estrado Principal
8.00pm Mini Carnival Barrio Alvarado, Barrio Alvarado
8.00pm Music Night, Campo AGAA (aeropuerto)

21st May
8.00am Traditional games all the morning, Central Park
9.00am Photo Expo, Central Park
3.00pm Institute Band BETHEL Concert, Central Park
7.00pm Culture Night FENIX, Central Park
8.00pm Mini Carnival Plaza San Jose, Plaza San Jose
8.00pm Music Night, Campo AGAA (aeropuerto)

22nd May
8.00am Expo sale of paintings, Municipality
9.00am Photo Expo, Central Park
10.00am Expo Sale handicrafts Lenca, Mall Mega Plaza
3.00pm Institute Band BETHEL Concert, Central Park
4.00pm Exhibition of Ganado Lechero, Campo AGAA (aeropuerto)
7.00pm Mini Carnival Col. El Sauce, Col. El Sauce
8.00pm Music Night, Campo AGAA (aeropuerto)

23rd May
8.00am Photo Expo, Municipality
9.00am Photo Expo, Central Park
10.00am Expo Sale handicrafts Lenca, Mall Mega Plaza
2.00pm Fireman Marathon
3.00pm Institute Band BETHEL Concert, Central Park
7.00pm Carnival Barrio La Isla, Barrio La Isla
8.00pm Music Night, Campo AGAA (aeropuerto)

24th May
9.00am Marimba in the Municipality, Municipality
3.00pm Carnival Parade, Avenida San Isidro
6.00pm Mass, Church San Isidro
8.00pm Opening Grand National Carnival of Friendship 2003, Avenida San Isidro


For more information contact:

Consejo Municipal de Turismo
Edificio Banco de Occidente,
Frente al Cine Tropical
Tel: 440 3044