Los Palmeras, Los Totora and Pimpinela in Mar del Plata: this is how the celebrations will be for the 150 years of the city

The city of Mar del Plata meets 150 years and will celebrate in a big way. From a parade of the National Guard of the Sea and one 150 kilo cake up to a tour of old carsa presentation of sailboatsa tribute to Astor Piazzolla and several Musical shows with national artists, it will be a weekend full of free activities for all audiences.

When does Mar del Plata turn 150 years old?

Mar del Plata meets 150 years this Saturday February 10. The celebration will last three days and it will be at different times and physical spaces in the city. Furthermore, it coincides with the end of long week of Carnivalso it is expected that a significant number of tourists will arrive to “The happy” to be part of the celebration.

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150th Anniversary of Mar del Plata: schedule of free activities

Friday February 9

The activities start on Friday February 9 in the Water Square located on the picturesque Güemes street: at 11pm it will be Parade of the National Guard of the Seawill play a Municipal Band and there will also be a countdown at midnight to celebrate the arrival of the Saturday February 10, exact anniversary date. At that time a 150 kilo cake which will be distributed among those who attend this event. There will also be a tour of Antique Cars through central streets of the city.

Saturday February 10

He Saturday at 10:30 members of the Mar del Plata Antique Automobile Club will star in one of their traditional caravans through the main streets of the city, while at the same time there will be a sailboat parade in charge of Mar del Plata Nautical Club.

The musical numbers will take place on the traditional walk The Toscaslocated a few meters from the Hermitage Hotel: the Saturday at 6pm there will be a tribute to Astor Piazzolla and a work called “Tango that brings you back tango”directed by choreographer Ana María Zaninetti.

The closing of the day will be in charge of the Pimpernel duocomposed by Lucía and Joaquín Galanand by the Santa Fe cumbia musical group The Palm Treesrecognized for being the author of the songs “El Bombón Asesino” and “Soy Sabalero”.

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Sunday February 11

He Sunday February 11also in The Toscas and from the 19there will be a presentation of different local murgas and of the Air Force Band. The stellar number of the night will be performed by The Joaqui, a renowned Mar del Plata singer of national and international arrival. The cumbia group will close the day The TotoraFrom The Silver and who performs covers of different artists.

Monday February 12

The last day of celebration will be Monday January 12 starting at 19 in Hermitage Promenade. There will be room for musical bands -including the Navy Band- and a costume parade. At the same time, and now closing the weekend of celebrations, a party will be held at 9 p.m.

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When and where will the Night of Tourism and Culture be in Mar del Plata?

The city will host the Night of Tourism and Culture. He Friday February 9of 18 to 2those interested can visit museums and emblematic places local, in addition to enjoying artistic, cultural and recreational proposals. There will also be guided thematic tours and parades of the National Sea Guard.

It is worth mentioning that Entrance is free and open. Meanwhile, these are some of the museums and emblematic places participating in the event:

• Casa del Puente – Casa Sobre El Arroyo Museum, Work of Architect Amancio Williams.
• Don Roberto T. Barili Municipal Historical Museum Archive.
• Lorenzo Scaglia Municipal Museum of Natural Sciences.