Carnivals
According to many people the carnivals are one of the most well-known features of Tenerife and the best after those of Rio de Janeiro. All the islanders gather together at these annual festivities in a mass outburst of collective gaiety.
27 Days of Celebrations
The main celebrations take place in Santa Cruz de Tenerife in the areas near the port where people dance to the sound of the best Salsa groups.
Few are the inhabitants of Tenerife who do not prepare their fancy dress to show off during theses happy days.
During the twenty seven days of the carnivals, many important festivities are held such as the election of the Queen, competitions of street bands, processions and above all the impressive cavalcade which blends "Caribean" and "European" into a garland of colour and spectacle.
Whoever visits Tenerife during the month of February should not miss the vibrant and bustling celebrations and if possible join the crowd in fancy dress.
The last event of Tenerife's annual carnival is Entierro de La Sardina (Burial of the Sardine) which takes places in Güimar. A tongue-in-cheek parade, with townsfolk decked out in black to mark the passing of the spirit of the carnival and seven witches which by the end of the parade have metamorphosed into donkeys... (Really!) A spectacular fireworks display closes the day.
Important Carnival Days
Gala for the Election of the 2006 Carnival Queen.
Proclamatory Parade
"Coso" The apotheosis of Carnival (16:00 hrs.)
Burial of the Sardine.
Piñata Sunday
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