A National Tourist Interest Festival since March 2017, the Carnival in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is a major event on the island. If you are lucky enough to plan a trip for these dates, here is the day-by-day program.
When is the Carnival in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 2020?
It will be celebrated from February 7 to March 1, 2020.
Carnival Parade Las Palmas 2020
The Grand Parade will take place on Saturday, February 29 at 6:00 PM.
Program of the Las Palmas Carnival 2020
The people of Las Palmas prepare for Carnival all year long: thinking, designing, weaving, comparing, dreaming… And the spectacularity of most costumes will leave tourists in awe. Below is the day-by-day program of the Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Carnival 2020, so you don't miss any details:
Friday 7: At 8:30 PM, the opening parade will take place, followed by the official proclamation at 9:00 PM.
Saturday 8: The kids are getting ready for this day because at 7:00 PM, the children's comparsas competition will take place.
Sunday 9: At 11:00 AM, children's costume festival. At 8:00 PM, Gala of the Grand Lady.
Monday 10 to Wednesday 12: Murga competition at 8:30 PM.
Thursday 13: Adult costume competition at 9:00 PM.
Friday 14: Adult comparsas competition.
Saturday 15: At 12:00 PM, daytime carnival in Vegueta, and at 9:00 PM, the final of the murga competition.
Sunday 16: A curiosity for dog lovers: at 12:00 PM, the canine carnival. And at 7:00 PM, children's gala.
Friday 21: Queen’s Gala at 9:00 PM.
Saturday 22: One of the days with the most activities. At 12:00 PM, Family Carnival in Tiana. At 5:00 PM, Carnival in the Sun, and at 9:00 PM, Drag Queen pre-selection.
Sunday 23: At 11:00 AM, children’s murga meeting and at 5:00 PM, children’s parade.
Monday 24: Traditional Carnival at 7:00 PM and at 9:00 PM, Drag Queen Gala.
Tuesday 25: One of the most important days on the Carnival calendar in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria: Carnival Tuesday, with daytime celebrations in Santa Catalina.
Thursday 27: Integration Gala at 7:00 PM.
Friday 28: Body painting competition at 9:00 PM.
Saturday 29: Grand Parade at 6:00 PM. It is so long that it follows a 7-kilometer route.
Sunday, March 1: Burial of the Sardine at 7:00 PM, marking the end of the 2020 Carnival events in Las Palmas.
(In case of last-minute changes, it is recommended to confirm the program on the official website.)
Where to sleep
With half a million visitors expected during these dates on the island, it is best to book in advance. At Silken Saaj Las Palmas, we are located right on the famous Playa de las Alcaravaneras. Literally 5 minutes on foot from the Santa Catalina Park, where some of the main Carnival events will take place. We are waiting for you! For information on the Carnival 2020 in Tenerife, visit this link.
