expression, and enjoyment. It further seeks to generate a feeling of belonging to the city, to enforce processes of reconciliation and fair play, and the inclusion and recognition of all districts and cultures of the Capital City of Colombia. Bogotá's Carnival Timeline 1539 – The Spanish crown by decree ordered to have the celebrations with the name Carnestolendas of Santafé de Bogotá 1561 – The cacique of Ubaque brings to the carnival the celebrations of the Muisca culture. 1916 - As student carnival the first carnival of the century takes place, Elvira I is elected the first Carnival's queen. 1930 - Suspended due to problems of alcohol abuse and violence 1960 - An attempt to revive the carnival fails due to alcohol abuse and violence 2005 - The carnival is resurrected by the city's Mayor Luis Eduardo Garzón as the Carnival of Diversity. It takes place on August 6. A Children's Carnival is celebrated in October. The 2005 edition of the carnival, in occasion of the 467th anniversary of Hispanic foundation of the city, was called the celebration of the diversity and had a motto: "celebrate life and express yourself as you wish". A metropolitan parade on the main streets of the city took place on August 6, with the participation of thirty comparsas, each of them consisting of at least fifty members. 2006 - The carnival was called the Carnival of Creative Sharing 2007 - The carnival was named the Carnival of Reconciliation See also Carnival in Colombia Festivals in Colombia References External links iGoNative Festivals and Events in Colombia Parades in Colombia Festivals in Bogotá Carnival in Colombia Carnival 1539 establishments in the Spanish Empire August events