Cozumel News February 13th, Cozumel Carnival Officially Begins, Gathering with DIF Volunteers & Social Service Employees, Cozumel Municipal Government Inspects City Buses, New Cozumel Projects and Public Safety Programs In 2015, and Activist Renate Herberger Completes Cozumel Swim.
Cozumel Carnival Officially Begins
Governor Roberto Borge Angulo and Mayor Fredy Martin Marrufo accompanied by his wife First Lady of the Municipality Mrs. Gina Ruiz de Marrufo, officially opened Carnival 2015 on February 12. In a ceremony, they crowned Ana Paula de la Torre and Gabriel Espinosa as Sovereign Maximum and Representatives of Carnival 2015. Also crowned were children, youth, and special royalty and emperors of Cozumel Carnival 2015.
Gathering with DIF Cozumel Volunteers & Social Service Employees
On February 12 in honor of the Day of Love and Friendship Mrs. Gina Ruiz de Marrufo met with DIF volunteers and social service workers to thank them for their participation in the System for Integral Family Development (DIF) of Cozumel. In this simple gathering, she thanked the young people that go every day and collaborate with DIF, since it gives them the opportunity to learn about the social work done. She said that volunteering in an institution like the DIF will give them the tools and professionalism needed for the future so they may be hired at a company or start their own business.
Cozumel Municipal Government Inspects City Buses
The Municipal Government conducted a surprise operational review to inspect the physical condition of City transportation on February 12th. City Head Ricardo Lizama Escalante said that in pursuance to charges made by Mayor Fredy Martin Marrufo, they worked in coordination with Civil Protection to ensure that both vans and buses are in the right conditions to provide good service. During the morning six fire extinguishers were found empty and seized, observations were raised on some vehicles that had no prices posted, or upholstery without labels, among others violations. Detected anomalies are required to be corrected immediately, a corresponding Civil Protection report was issued and fines issued accordingly.
New Projects and Public Safety Programs In 2015
COZUMEL, 10 February 2015.-Mayor Fredy Martin Marrufo met with Secretario Ejecutivo del Sistema Nacional de Seguridad Pública ( Executive Secretary of the National System of Public Security), Jorge Carlos Hurtado Valdez , to propose public safety programs and projects to develop throughout 2015. The program includes different fields, among which are the social prevention of violence and crime.
The meeting took place in Mexico City and included Cozumel Officials in Public Safety and some Council members. The draft program for 2015 in this important area amounts to 12.5 million pesos and includes various items that benefit the population of Cozumel. It was mentioned that Cozumel lowered the crime rate by 23% in 2014 from the previous year.
Activist Renate Herberger Completes Cozumel Swim
Here is a follow up to our story about Renate Herberger. It was reported on February 8th that she completed her goal of swimming around the entire island of Cozumel. Activist Renate Herberger performed the feat of swimming around the island of Cozumel in eight days, a total of 109 kilometers to provide awareness. She talks to over 500 students worldwide. Renate Herberger said the crossing was made to draw attention to the endangered species, awareness of the natural resources and encourage care for the sea and its species.
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FRIDAY 13 FEBRUARY
Maternal costume contest category, kindergarten, primary and pets.
Location: “Moby Dick Entertainment Center
10 a.m. Presentation and maternal costume contest category, kindergarten,
Primary and pets
Troupes Contest Category youthful and free.
Location: “Entertainment Center Moby Dick”
9:00 PM Access BGM people
10:30 pm Presentation of Ballet Carnival 2015
10:40 PM Presentation Carnival driver
10:50 PM Show of the emperors of the Carnival 2015
11:10 PM Home Contest troupes free program and youth category
1:00 a.m. tropical Dancing with Stravaganza group.
SATURDAY 14 FEBRUARY
First great ride Carnival 2015 and dances outdoors
Location: Av Rafael E Melgar (from City Hall and Airport Blvd. up.
return)
6:00 PM Starting the first ride of floats, parades and costumes
9:00 PM folk dancing in Quintana Roo Park
Second Carnival fancy dance and masks (costume contest)
Place Entertainment Center Moby Dick
9:00 PM Access BGM people
11:00 pm Presentation of the Ballet de Carnaval 2015
11:10 PM Presentation Carnival driver
11:20 PM Show of Special Reyes del Carnaval 2015
Starts 11:40 a.m. individual category costume contest, couples and groups
1:30 a.m. stellar Introducing the International Singer Alejandra Guzman
SUNDAY 15 FEBRUARY
Second great ride and Dance Carnival 2015 Popular.
Location: Av Rafael E Melgar (palace until Blvd. Airport and back).
6:00 PM Starting the second walk of floats, parades and costumes
9:00 PM Quintana Roo Free Folk Dancing Park
MONDAY 16 FEBRUARY
Paint and Run 5K
Location: Q Park, Roo
4:00 PM Start of the Race Color
Third and Final Carnival dance contest dance to the rhythm of Carnival
Location: Center Moby Dick Show
9:00 PM Access BGM people
11:00 pm Presentation of the Ballet de Carnaval 2015
11:10 PM Presentation Carnival driver
11:20 PM Starts Caribbean dance and Tropical Dance Contest
24:30 Presentation of Merenglass Stellar Group
TUESDAY 17 FEBRUARY
Third large walk Cozumel Carnival 2015 & Dance Popular
Location: Avenida Rafael Melgar (municipal palace until Blvd. Airport and back).
6:00 PM Starting the third ride floats, parades and costumes
9:00 PM popular in Quintana Roo Park with Super Lamas Dance Group.
WEDNESDAY 18 FEBRUARY
Awards Ceremony and burning of Juan Carnival
Location: Quintana Roo Park.
7:00 PM Start the awards to the winners of the Carnival 2015
Reading side and burning Juan Carnaval.
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