From 9 to December 11, Puerto Vallarta will host the First National Clown Festival (Primer Festival de Payasos), at the Malecón Los Arcos outdoor theater, Auditorium CECATUR and Park Hidaldo.
For three days, over 150 clowns from all over Mexico will attend conferences and workshops and entertain the public with a common goal of providing joy to children.
Prizes will be given for single and group performances, as well as for makeup and costumes. Entry to the contests is open to everyone, professional and amateur, alike, and there is no charge to enter any competition. Registration for competitions is from 9 am to 5 pm at Los Arcos Amphitheater on December 9.Admission is free to all events.
The main organizer, Juan Pablo Vazquez the clown “PAPOS”, Patita de Perro, said that this idea of the first meeting of clowns, dating from 8 years ago but had not been crystallized for several reasons.
Tuesday, December 9
- Park Hidalgo, 6 to 10 pm – Inauguration
Wednesday, December 10
- CECATUR Auditorium, 9 am to 6 pm – Competition
- Los Arcos Amphitheater, 7 pm – Performances
Thursday, December 11
- CECATUR Auditorium, 9 am to 5 pm – Workshops
- Los Arcos Amphitheater, 7 pm – Performances
MORE INFORMATION:
- TEL: 322 158 9445