Tenerife attractions carnival 2017-2025 and beyond
Tenerife attractions carnival are an indisputable fact.
Why?
The vibrant colors and fantasy of the marvelous disguise costumes worn by parade participants and others are smashing. So are those of the breath taking outfits of the stunning yearly elected queens in their lavish and magnetic attire.
The Samba Street dancers of Tenerife Island make you feel like being in Rio de Janeiro at that time of the year. This overwhelming classic Brazilian music enchants not only locals, while it makes many return to the crazy festival. A free spirit lures gays to take part from all corners of the world. Booked out airplanes from all Canary Islands, from Europe and elsewhere are proof of Tenerife's irresistible mad season events. Otherwise, all can participate. Even tourists and their kids can take part in costume competitions or walk along at the end of the parades.
Tickets for inside shows are available online for everybody.
Notice beside how the young carnival girl is dressed and you'll understand that one of the biggest Tenerife attractions Carnival as well as in general is the weather and Tenerife climate.
And, remember carnival flights are cheap Tenerife flights when booked early.
Book any holiday home in Tenerife early. No rooms will be for rent when Tenerife attractions Carnival have started to draw big crowds.
Example of Santa Cruz de Tenerife capital carnival popularity
Proof is the Guinness book of record entry of attendance of over 200 000 fans at the Cuban queen of Salsa rave in Santa Cruz in 1987 on a town square. Enjoy her Carnival song of that event in the video below...
The year 2019 kind of surpassed that record by 400 000 Juan Luis Gerra fans dancing the Bachata in several streets around Plaza de España that includes Plaza de Candelaria.
The most important street for the capital's carnival
All Fiestas for the Santa Cruz capital, such as its carnival and according posters are planned and organized in the so called Party and Fiesta street La Noria in Santa Cruz.
Tenerife attractions carnival 2020 Playa de Las Americas
All carnival events in 2020 that were to take place after the Puerto and Santa Cruz events including all other tourist towns were canceled until 2023. Then, Puerto Cruz and the capital went back to normal as well.
Tenerife attractions Carnival 2020 Los Gigantes of Santiago del Teide from March 06 to March 14
Los Gigantes carnival is also always after the
Puerto Cruz and Santa Cruz celebrations while details are often
announced "in the last minute".
XI edition of Tenerife attractions carnival of Los Silos 2020
Tenerife attractions Carnival La Orotava 2020
In 2023 in La Orotava, I was very surprised to see a large groupe of handicapped people in wheel chairs who took part in the main Cozo parade.
Tenerife attractions Carnival Icod de Los Vinos events 2020
Tenerife attractions carnival Puerto de la Cruz Carnival
The Puerto carnival has a summer version also which last was taking place in autumn, though. Expect updates for it, as it hopefully may not be postponed.
Tenerife attractions carnival Los Realejos 2019
Tenerife attractions carnival Los Realejos between February 16 to March 01 that may be of tourist interest
By the way, the Burial of Rascayú sets Los Realejos apart from the general Burial of the Sardine. Skeletons clad in blankets dance around the tomb of his widow where he visits every night. A truly unique carnival character that is burned just like the Sardine, but not on the ocean. More about it in the following video...
Above find the original text which fits the Halloween type music of the strange
Rascayú, as it appeared in 2016.
Tenerife Attractions Carnival in Santa Cruz Capital from February 19 to March 01 of 2020
Following find an example of a general Tenerife capital Carnival agenda the dates of which shall be different every year...
January 30, January 31 and February 01 at Recinto Ferial at 7 p.m.: Murga contests for kids
Monday, February 02 at Recinto Ferial at 5 p.m.: Festival of Carnival Choreography
February 03, 04, 05 and 07 at the Recinto Ferial at 8.30 p.m., adult Murga contests
Saturday, February 08 at Recinto Ferial at 8 p.m.: Music group carnival contests
Sunday, February 09 Recinto Ferial at 6p.m.: Kids Carnival Queen Gala
Wednesday, February 12 at Recinto Ferial at 5.30 p.m.: Gala election of Elderly Carnival Queen
Friday, February 14 Theater Guïmera 8.30 p.m.: Canción Risa Contest
Saturday, February 15 at Recinto Ferial at 8 p.m.: Comparsas Contest
Sunday, February 16 at Recinto Ferial at 1 a.m.: Disguise contest
Sunday, February 16 at the Auditorio Adan Martin at 5 p.m.: Rondallas music
Tuesday, February 18 at Theater Guïmera at 8.30 p.m.: Nifu-Nifa-Fregolinos show
Wednesday, February 19 at Recinto Ferial at 9.30 p.m.: Gala election Reina Carnival Queen
Thursday, February 20 at Theater Guïmera at 8.30 p.m.: Festival de La Zarzuela
Friday, February 21 of 2020 Avda La Roche and Marina at 8 p.m.:Cabalgata Anunciadora Introduction street Carnival Parade (The Same event in Puerto Cruz on the next day was going to be postponed because of sudden rain and wind alerts)
Saturday, February 22 in Avda La Roche at 9 p.m.: Ritmo y Armonia parade
Sunday, February 23 at Plaza del Principe at 11 a.m.: Nifu-Nifa Fregolinos and Carnival del Dia from 1p.m.onward until 6p.m.
Monday, February 24: Lunes de Carnaval
Tuesday, February 25 Main Carnival Day with Gran Coso Apoteosis by 4p.m. in Avda La Roche and Nifu-Nifa on Plaza del Principe at 11a.m.
Wednesday, February 26 at 10 p.m.: Burial of Sardine
Thursday, February 18 at 6 p.m. at Parque Sanabria: Gran Coso of children and the Festival Galardonados on Plaza de Candelaria at 8p.m.
Friday, February 19 at 1.p.m.: Carnival del Dia Day carnival
Tenerife attractions carnival Burying of the Sardine
Don't miss the forever new processions of the burying of the sardine in the capital or in any of Tenerife carnival towns.
Although she looks gay despite dead, her mourners are dressed in black. Indeed, that includes children.
Carnival street dancing as charming entertainment in the Tenerife capital
Take part in this Samba carnival frenzy and dance yourself slim ... Or do you know a more fun way to lose weight quickly than with live Samba music when even masks are allowed?
Main locations for it are Plaza de Canderlaria/España and Plaza del Principe.
What about Tenerife Murgas of Puerto Cruz?
Every Tenerife town has Murgas or Murga as part of the mad season of carnival. Mind that it's the most diplomatic opportunity by competitions to voice any political and social grievances with much fun. The children Murga are different, though.
Example of previous Tenerife North Murgas competitions
650 participants of which three children groups and twelve of adults in the North contest of Murgas 2016.
The XVIII edition of Tenerife Murga Contests of the North will take place in La Orotava on February 9, 10 with the 15 being the Finals.
Tenerife attractions Carnival of Murgas
Imagine that Murga who go back in Tenerife to last century XX looking like clowns according to their theme. Both their male or female groups from all corners of society are a most important part of Tenerife. Murga sing carnival songs based of folk music with an altered text that criticizes anything of society. Hence, the most witty win the contest on stage, but also take part in parades.
The first Murga surged as a group of seamen in Santa Cruz in 1917. Discover where the most important Murga have their own carnival club house of NiFuNiFa in Santa Cruz and who the renown founder was...In fact, he brought more fame to Tenerife attractions Nifu Nifa
Tel: 922 609 600, 922 609 601,
922 609 602 and 922 609 603
Fax: 922 242 366
By
the way, Murga are subsidized by the Cabildo and private people in
Tenerife. Subsidizing for all Santa Cruz Carnival groups has been
augmented since 2009.
Example of top group of Murga Santa Cruz de Tenerife and their winning topics
The Murga Los Bambones won first prize in 2014 for the presentation of the following topics which have been translated from Spanish to English.
- Una generación perdida which means a lost generation.
- Despedida - Dismissed
- Los que faltaban- Those that were missing (meaning emigrated)
- Pasacalle - Street hang-outs
- Siestas Ah! Manifestate! Siestas ah! Declare yourself
- Hay amores que matan - There is love that can kill
- And following is the video with the famous show of the Bambones
Congratulations to Los Bambones for their awesome, highly intelligent and artistic presentations of Tenerife attractions carnival that will make history!
Where can you see those Tenerife carnival festivals?
Watch Murga events Santa Cruz at the Congress Center Centro de Ferias y Congresos at recintoferialdetenerife.com a web I can't connect to right now but where you can look up the Recinto fair ground's address and more...
Murga shows Santa Cruz are presented in Spanish inside on an area of 1100 square meters which can accommodate 7500 people.
One Puerto Cruz example which sums up much of its spirit of Tenerife attractions carnival
The favorite costume of a male youngster are clothes which he borrows from a sister, mother or girl friend.
Just for fun, you know...
In this context, I never forget a hilariously happy group of such youngsters. One was carrying a miniature clothes stand which covered part of his upper body. The thing had washing lines with the most embarrassing underwear pegged on it.
Just figure the picture...
He was wearing a short embroidered roundish apron with frills and checkers. One could still see the pants and his bare knees below. Rest of hairy legs with stockings not quite up to the knee were showing. If not mistaken he also had plaited hair. How the heck he did that, no idea...
I forgot the rest, but believe me, there were more ridiculous carnival details with this friendly guy. You see, it's those original accessories and the personality which goes with it that cause fun and laughter. That's what Tenerife attractions carnival Santa Cruz and the rest of the island are all about.
Get tips for Carnival costumes and scary make up while the theme horror movies is ideal to fight recession.
High heels obstacle competition event carnival Puerto Cruz
This event also known as the Gay Parade of Puerto de la Cruz carnival is getting more popular by the year, as its daredevil cheekiness knows few boundaries.
How female carnival costumes have changed
Tenerife Carnival queen elections before and now
Now, no more Louis XIV of the 13th century fashion of royal courts while the style from the Caribbean or from Rio de Janeiro is in. Unfortunately, heavy gear may still be pulled by the want-to-be-queens during election galas at the Recinto Ferial.
Why becoming a Tenerife carnival queen is so desirable?
The adult Tenerife carnival queen of the mad season doesn't only receive invitations by major carnival cities. Fashion magazines like Elle or Vogue open doors for models to be. Tenerife females that shine like goddesses of attractions like Tamara Martin Gil may be in high demand worldwide.
How do the Tenerife carnivals of Puerto Cruz and Santa Cruz differ?
Puerto de la Cruz is the oldest Tenerife resort of most festivals, concerts and art in the street, such as also the Mueca Tenerife North art festival. Meantime, everything is more cozy in the smallest Tenerife municipality while finding a place for your car by the little port is possible when you come early.
German carnival Tenerife Düsseldorf also makes Puerto de la Cruz carnival different apart from its Mascarita Ponte tacon gay Marathon parade.
El Puerto, surely has its own style and has its own mad ways to spend the nights during its main two weeks of carnival. In fact, it comes second after Santa Cruz.
Carnival design academy
The design for carnival queen and Comparsa dresses including headgear has been a proud tradition in Tenerife for many decades. Now, there even is an academy in Santa Cruz where foreigners are welcome to learn.
History of Tenerife Carnival
Tenerife carnival festivities became island attractions by official support as far back as 1775. In 1852, carnival was, for the first time, funneled through municipal channels, as an important escape and illusion until the General Franco period. However, Tenerife attractions carnival survived u thanks also to the Murgas and Fiestas del Invierno. An elderly friend of mine the late Francisco of a Puerto Estanco shop told me. He said that his brother had many a photo to prove that carnival in Puerto Cruz lived on underground even during Franco days. The wish for freedom of speech which is still so important to the Fufa of Nifu Nifa, to the Fregolinos as well as to many other Murga groups was not to be given up. In 1979 when the dictator was gone, carnival costume parades returned to the streets as colorful as before and the first private companies started to support a
total re-organization. Nowadays already by November, a new yearly theme or motto is chosen for the Tenerife disguise season.
Tenerife attractions carnival 1920 and sixty years later
Displayed below is a good example of Tenerife Carnival history of 1920 with masqueraded ladies of Los Realejos with their very unusual hats.
Tenerife attractions carnival for the youngest
The fabulously dressed child on the right with the unusual clown costume is one of countless cute carnival kids. Mind many are much younger. That's why they have their own queen called Reina Infantil. The masquerading season without this age group wouldn't be half as exciting.
Honor for Tenerife attractions carnival
The Tenerife carnival has been declared of International Tourism interest in January 18 of 1980. It now thrives to receive the UNESCO distinction of World Heritage Merit i.e. Patrimonio de Humanidad.
Does Tenerife have Carnival drag queens?
Only Los Gigantes and La Arona have one, as there are most gay bars.
Bistro Bar La Barca Toscal Longuera below La Finca Restaurant displays a LGBTQ-flag outside during carnivalLa Barca bistro bar near Puerto de la Cruz is in Longuera Los Realejos in Calle Monturrio and it's not strictly gay.
There, nobody is allowed to get harassed.
It serves best cocktails (also alcohol free) as well as other drinks which draws more new-comers during the crazy disguise season every year.
Tenerife parking and shopping during Carnival Santa Cruz
Mind staying over in Santa Cruz or nearby is a good idea, as parking during Carnival Santa Cruz will only be possible in the town outskirts. You can walk or catch a taxi while booking early helps. Most shops and malls may be closed. Therefor, less public transport is to be expected in Santa Cruz. However, Titsa has announced for February and March 2020 special public buses to all main Tenerife Carnival events from other towns.
Buy toys and Party supplies for Tenerife attractions carnival
Purchase carnival Fiesta and
party supply at Toscal Longuera. Of course, much is also on display downtown in Calle Castillo of the Tenerife capital.
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About carnival masks
Tenerife carnival queen
Carnival posters open air museum
Stunning Tenerife carnival costumes some of which won awards
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Tenerife carnival news of 2017 many of which are still vital
Restaurant La Casona a carnival restaurant by decoration
Go
to Tenerife living where the life of the British Julia would have been
meaningless, had there not been carnival of the capital Santa Cruz
Tenerife.
Burial of Sardine better known as Entierro de la Sardina in Spanish.
Other attractions or just unforgettable places you ought to have been to on Tenerife
Other Tenerife events besides Carnival
From Tenerife attractions Carnival back to Homepage of Tenerife Holiday Home Insider
About the Carnival in Rio de Janeiro
Buy Carnival costumes at Carolan C/Pérez Galdoso nº16 Tel.: 922 768272 in the Tenerife capital Santa Cruz or online at Carolan Fiestas
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