The venue next to the Candelaria Town Hall hosted the 'D'Lokos! Candelaria Youth' party, a free and alcohol-free proposal for the youth audience, as part of the Santa Ana and Virgen del Carmen festivities.
The youth of Candelaria had their own space during the patronal festivities. The area adjacent to the Town Hall hosted the 'D'Lokos! Candelaria Youth' party on Wednesday, an event designed for teenagers and young people from the municipality, which took place from 18:30 to 23:00 in a closed environment, alcohol-free and with controlled access. Entry was free.
The mayor of Candelaria, Mari Brito, positively assessed the initiative. “Seeing young people enjoying their festivities in a safe environment designed for them is exactly what we were looking for. The youth need to feel that these festivities are also theirs,” said the mayor.
Artists such as Tana Sandoval, DJ Wes, Renzzo, Claudia Rutten, and Javi Plasencia performed on stage, offering a session of urban and electronic music. The proposal aimed to connect with the tastes of the younger audience in a festive yet controlled atmosphere.
The Councillor for Youth, Maeva Tendero, highlighted that 'D'Lokos!' has become a much-anticipated event. “We are committed to an alcohol-free space, with controlled access and artists who connect with them, because youth leisure can and should be fun and safe at the same time,” explained Tendero, who thanked everyone who made the event possible.
The activity was supported by JP Javi Plasencia and D'Lokos Urban Fest, and is part of the Candelaria Town Hall's efforts to expand programming aimed at young audiences. The council emphasizes that initiatives like this seek to offer healthy leisure alternatives during the festivities.
After the youth party, from 23:30 onwards, the same venue hosted a dance with the orchestra Nueva Línea, this time open to all audiences. The night thus continued the celebration for all ages, with a change in musical style and atmosphere.
The 'D'Lokos!' party is part of the programming for the Santa Ana and Virgen del Carmen festivities, which are organized annually by the Candelaria Town Hall. The initiative aims for the young people of the municipality to feel actively involved in the celebrations, with activities tailored to their interests.
The council has worked in recent years to diversify the youth leisure offerings, with events prioritizing safety and fun. In this edition, controlled access and the absence of alcohol were two key aspects of the event, according to municipal sources.
The public's response was positive, with a notable turnout of young people filling the venue during the hours of the party. Urban and electronic music was the soundtrack of an evening that many described as a success within the festive program.
In the coming days, the festivities' program includes other events aimed at different audiences, such as street parties, religious events, and children's activities. The Town Hall encourages residents and visitors to check the complete program to not miss any events.
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