As the Carnival is always linked to Easter the dates are moveable – below is a schedule so you can organise your trips.
The Wednesday BEFORE Shrove Tuesday:
Election of the Carnival Queen. This event is a huge evening gala.
The Friday BEFORE Shrove Tuesday:
Once it has it's Queen, Santa Cruz Carnival takes to the streets on the Friday evening, with the Cabalgata Anunciadora, followed by the obligatory fireworks.
Shrove Tuesday
The Main Parade in Santa Cruz (the Avenida de Anaga and Marítima), from around 4pm and ends in a fantastic firework display at around 9pm.
Ash Wednesday:
Burial of the Sardine. This takes place in both Santa Cruz and Puerto de la Cruz on the same night. Men dress up as "Widows" to mourn the poor old sardine and generally party the night away.
The Saturday AFTER Shrove Tuesday:
Junior Parade in Santa Cruz and also the day of the Main Carnival Parade in Puerto de la Cruz.
The Sunday AFTER Shrove Tuesday:
Sunday morning is the Gran Concurso en la Ciudad de Automóviles Antiguos from the Calle La Noria in the old part of Santa Cruz.
CARNIVAL in SANTA CRUZ and PUERTO DE LA CRUZ
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YEAR |
DATES |
PARADE |
FUNERAL |
PARADE |
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2010 |
07/02-21/02 |
Feb 16 |
Feb 17 |
Feb 20 |
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2011 |
27/02-13/03 |
Mar 08 |
Mar 09 |
Mar 12 |
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2012 |
12/02-26/02 |
Feb 21 |
Feb 22 |
Feb 25 |
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2013 |
03/02-17/02 |
Feb 12 |
Feb 13 |
Feb 16 |
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Carnival Information can be had from the following websites
http://www.pinkcanaries.com/tenerifec...
http://www.todotenerife.es/index.php?...
http://www.whattenerife.com/carnival-...
http://www.secret-tenerife.com/2009/0...