Carnaval del Sol Lights Up Vancouver with Latin Flair (July 5 – 7)

ByJohn Goodman June 28, 2024September 13, 2024

Cesca, Carnaval del Sol — Urbano Latino pop star Chesca performs on the Main Plaza del Sol stage at Jonathan Rogers Park on Saturday, July 6 at 9 p.m. as part of Carnaval del Sol. She released her latest single, “Chuleria,” last week through Virgin Music. Photo: Carnaval del Sol

Carnaval del Sol celebrates the richness of Latin American culture with a three-day festival in Jonathan Rogers Park, July 5 to 7. The opening night party on Friday, July 5 starts at 5:30 p.m. and features DJ Gambeat y La Grooving Familia. Tickets $30 (advance) and $37.17 at the door. Carnaval del Sol’s own brew, Cerveza Carnaval Second Edition, will be available in the beer garden. International performers, including Chesca (Saturday, 9 p.m.), La Linea (Saturday, 7:45 p.m.), and Brazil’s Kirà Chao (Sunday, 9 p.m.), will be performing on the Main Plaza. One-day and two-day passes are available online.

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