The Carnival of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is coming soon. At LOCK & enjoy! we invite you to get to know one of the most important festivals in Spain and, for this reason, we have prepared a wide selection of the most important activities and events. Read on to find out more!
What to do in the Carnival of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?
The Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Carnival has a very extensive program, since it runs from February 1st to March 16th (both inclusive). Therefore, we have selected the most dynamic and popular activities that we are sure you will enjoy to the fullest.
Drag Queen Gala
It is one of the most popular events in the capital and good proof of this is that this event has been celebrated for more than 25 years. It is a commitment to a party open to all, transgressive and diverse.
This gala consists of spectacular parades in which the participants dress in elaborate, eye-catching and colorful costumes. The contestants are evaluated by a jury with criteria based on staging, costume design or performance.
It will be held on March 7 at Santa Catalina Park, the epicenter of most of the carnival events. Tickets have not yet gone on sale, but we recommend you to visit the
Carnival Nights and Carnival by Day
The nightlife can not miss in the park of Santa Catalina. On February 28 and March 3, 8, 14 and 15 you have an appointment in the park along with thousands of canaries and tourists to dance with your best costume. These days coincide with the big galas and celebrations that take place beforehand.
It is an outdoor party with concerts of national and international orchestras. During the night the famous
Last year more than 12,000 people attended, so don’t hesitate to come on any of the days to enjoy the authentic Canarian carnival party.
On the other hand, over the years the Day Carnival has also become popular. These are also open-air concerts, but during the day. The selected dates are March 1, 8, 9 and 16.
Queen’s Gala
It is the most important event of the program because the representative of the year 2025 is chosen; it is celebrated on February 28th. It is a great show in front of an audience of approximately 4,000 people and is broadcast on national and international television. In addition, this gala also brings together prominent artists of the national scene, as well as the musical participation of singers of reference.
The candidates for queen, previously selected by lottery, wear costumes that are spectacular in their design. The fabric used, the size of the designs, the colorfulness and originality is a work worthy of admiration.
Burial of the Sardine
On March 16, the Burial of the Sardine is celebrated, one of the parades that mark the end of the Carnival of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Although it is a festivity that also takes place in other cities in Spain, in this city it acquires a special importance due to the quality of the details and the organization.
The theme of the parade is a parody of a funeral procession of a sardine. Therefore, during the whole route, a large sardine figure is paraded through the streets, accompanied by bright and colorful costumes, always with an atmosphere of joy and comedy. And finally, the sardine is burned, symbolizing the end of the excesses of the Canarian carnival and the arrival of Lent.
If you are interested in seeing the Burial of the Sardine, take the opportunity to get to know our Lockers in Las Canteras, as this is where the paradesince this is where the parade takes place. We take care of your belongings while you enjoy dancing with your family and friends.
Canine Carnival
The Canine Carnival has been held for more than 10 years because it has become very popular since its inception.
Last year a total of 13 dogs paraded with their owners. The costumes are free (pirate, Egyptian Pharaoh, Venetian, etc.), but made with a lot of creativity, work and imagination on the part of the owners. They are not professional costumes because they are made with plastic containers, cardboard or paints of all kinds of colors. Once the parade is over, the winner is chosen.
This year it takes place on February 23rd at Santa Catalina Park.
Children’s Carnival
The little ones also have a leading role in this festival. The reason is that in the program there are numerous activities for them:
- On February 15 takes place the Children’s Gala where the boy or girl who will occupy the throne is chosen. It is one of the most popular events because it combines the fun that characterizes the children with the professionalism of the costumes they wear.
- On the other hand, the Children’s Parade takes place on March 4. This is a series of parades in which the protagonists are the King of the Children’s Throne, as well as his four ladies and knights of honor.
- The Children’s Costume Festival is held on March 2. It is a very lively show, as the city’s dance schools present their best choreographies.
Come and enjoy the Carnival of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria! We are waiting for you in our lockers in Las Palmas. We also recommend that you take advantage of your vacations to do any of the numerous tourist activities in Las Palmas.
