Carnival Saturday is celebrated, and it's the big day for the Carnival Groups, who bring all their hard work, fantasies, and dreams to the streets. The parade is led by Don Carnal and Doña Cuaresma on their float, followed by the Children's Groups, the future of the Cartagena Carnival. It's the most tender and sweetest Carnival; the little ones enjoy their fantasies and put all their enthusiasm into the street. After the Children's Groups comes the Children's Queen on her float, experiencing the most important day of her reign. Then come the Senior Groups, the Senior Carnival, who take to the streets after having celebrated their big day on Friday. They dance and enjoy themselves like the youngest Carnival participants, with their Senior Queen and her Ladies on the float. Finally, the Adult Groups of Cartagena arrive, and the parade reaches its most splendid point, adorning the streets of Cartagena with feathers, sequins, marabou, glitter, and splendor.

Social commentary also has its place in the Cartagena Carnival, with troupes that satirize current events. The Carnival Queen arrives, having overcome the nerves of her election, and enjoys her reign atop her float. Her joy is shared by the people of Cartagena; it's the parade's high point. Following her, the parade concludes with the chirigotas, who once again bring their satirical songs and humor to the streets.