The Carnival of Barranquilla has gained popularity in the United States in recent years, bringing its joy and festivities to the North American country. This time, Dallas, Texas, is preparing to celebrate the event with the presence today of the Queen of the 2025 Carnival of Barranquilla, Tatiana Angulo Fernández. This event will mark the closing of the pre-carnival celebrations on Collins St, Arlington. The official carnival will begin on April 5.
For the first time, the Queen of the Carnival of Barranquilla will celebrate the event in Dallas, Texas. Angulo Fernández will close the pre-carnival alongside the Queen of the Carnival of Barranquilla in Dallas, Vanessa Abuchaibe, and the children’s queen Isabella Valbuena. The queens will be accompanied by folk groups from Barranquilla. The event will be filled with music, tradition, and Colombian cuisine, offering a unique experience of the culture from the Caribbean region of Colombia.
How will the Carnival of Barranquilla be celebrated in Dallas?
Dallas, Texas, will experience the Carnival of Barranquilla thanks to the initiative Tardes Colombianas, a cultural proposal that celebrates Colombian heritage and promotes inclusion within the U.S. community. Organized by Create4Culture, this event brings Colombia’s vibrant traditions to life through music, dance, cuisine, and art. Tardes Colombianas organizes events like the Carnival of Barranquilla, which attracts thousands of participants and highlights the richness of Afro-Colombian, indigenous, and other cultures.
On Saturday, March 29, the last pre-carnival event in Dallas, Texas, will take place from 3 p.m. to 12 a.m. The event will feature folk shows and live music, with performances from the folk group Soncurramba from Miami, as well as DJs Elkin Pautt and Carlos Sierra. There will also be queens from various cities across the United States in attendance.
The Carnival of Barranquilla is enjoyed in the United States, where, in addition to music and dance, the best of Colombian cuisine will be available. Ticket prices for the event range from $15 to $55, and children under 12 years old can attend for free.
Who is the queen of the Carnival of Barranquilla Dallas?
Vanessa Abuchaibe was crowned as the Queen of the Carnival of Barranquilla in Dallas. Abuchaibe is a distinguished bilingual journalist, weather presenter, media personality, and philanthropist. Born in Miami, Florida, to Colombian and Middle Eastern parents, she has worked for various networks such as Univision and Telemundo in Texas and was awarded an Emmy in 2016 for her work as a weather presenter.
Additionally, she has experience in television and radio production and has appeared in Telemundo telenovelas.
The Carnival of Barranquilla transcends borders
The Carnival of Barranquilla 2025 was a resounding success, with over 800,000 tourists visiting the city to experience this unique cultural event. Additionally, delegations from nine cities in the United States traveled to Barranquilla to take part in the celebration. Representatives from cities such as Washington, Dallas, New York, New Jersey, Tampa, Miami, and Orlando were part of this grand event.