This is the third time that Carnival is canceled in Torres Vedras. The festival usually attracts more than half a million visitors and contributes to local commerce.
O of the Torres Vedras Carnival could cause losses of around 16 million euros. The food, hotel and commerce sectors are the most affected. The organization has not yet decided whether to hold the event on another date.
This is the third time that Carnival is canceled in Torres Vedras. The first was in Second World War and the second happened, later, during the pandemic. The festival, which lasts for several days, attracts people every year. more than half a million visitors.
Although some groups gathered in Praça do Mercado, the most streets were empty this Carnival morning. Merchants guarantee that cancellation will have impact on your business.
“When it happens in your era Normally, it provides around 15 to 16 million euros in revenue for Torriano companies. Not having Carnival as we know it, there is a huge drop in revenue”, he said. Rui Penetra, from Promotorres, responsible for organizing the event
“O Ccarnival from Torres Vedras he had in your budget 1.3 million euros. Nearly 700, 800 mil [euros] he was already expense incurred“, adds Rui Penetra.
Even with the negative impact, the population understands the decision to cancel the usual programming. There is even hope that a Carnival during the summeralthough the municipality has not commented on this hypothesis.
