Pájara cancels carnival events on Thursday and Friday

Initially, the major carnival festivities on Saturday will not be suspended.

The Pájara City Council announced the suspension of the Morro Jable carnival activities for today, Thursday, March 19, and tomorrow, Friday, March 20, after rain and coastal‑phenomenon alerts were issued due to the Therense storm.

Measures Adopted

• Cancellation of the carnival queen election gala.
• Cancellation of the carnival music performances on the two pedestrian streets between Nuestra Señora del Carmen and Diputado Velázquez Cabrera.
• Cancellation of the comparsa meeting and the evening party featuring the Wamampy orchestra from La Gomera and La Sabrosa.

The events scheduled for Saturday are not cancelled, but any changes will be communicated through official channels.

Safety Emphasis

“The governing group stresses the safety of our neighbors and visitors, as well as those who come to our municipality,” the council said. “We call on citizens to exercise extreme caution and to follow the instructions of the competent authorities at all times given the weather situation.”

Recommendations for Residents

• Inspect the condition of roofs, terraces, water tanks, drains, and downspouts.
• Avoid parking and driving at high speeds in areas prone to flooding.
• Refrain from traveling whenever possible.
• In case of emergency, call 112.