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LANZAROTE CARNIVAL
Want partying on Carnival?
Carnival in Lanzarote is a time of riotous fun and revelry and provides a wonderful excuse to escape from monotonous daily routine, ditch our everyday attire and have an enjoyable time! The festivities start throughout the island beginning in February and ending by March. (continue reading) CARNIVAL 2010 - February 16th
The carnival season kicks off with the competition of the best "Murgas", a flamboyant and colorful parade of people wearing fantastic costumes and playing of whistles and drums just like in Rio.
Much of the following spectacles revolve around the Carnival Queen who is elected in a sensational grand gala parade and celebrated with "El Entierro de la Sardina" on Ash Wednesday. So, expect several days of street parties, wear your dancing shoes and come and join the fun!! If you miss the carnival period, don't worry. In Lanzarote, there are many attractive places for partying all year through; you will feel the carnival-like atmosphere all year round. Why not book your tickets now and come to the Lanzarote carnival? It's party time!
MONDAY 15th FEBRUARY
6 pm. Grand Carnival Parade. Starting at the Ciudad Deportiva and ending at the Recinto Ferial Zone. TUESDAY, 16th FEBRUARY Shrove Tuesday. 11 am. Carnival of children at the Recinto Ferial, Arrecife. WEDNESDAY, 17th FEBRUARY 16 pm. The "Entierro de La Sardina" (The Burial of the Sardines) and fireworks.
THURSDAY, 18th FEBRUARY
6 pm. Children´s Carnival at the Beach Avenue (opposite Mc Donald’s) FRIDAY, 19th FEBRUARY 8.30 pm.- Grand Gala performance by the carnival groups: “Los Gruñones” “Chimbay”, “Sur Caliente” and “Guaracheros”, at the Beach Avenue (opposite Mc Donald’s) After the performance, open-air dance by orchestras “Suso y Familia” and “Rika Banda”. SATURDAY, 20th FEBRUARY 5 pm.- Carnival Parade at the Beach Avenue, starting from Barcarola and ending at Fariones Playa Hotel. 9 pm.- Open-air dance by orchestras “Suso y Familia”, “Rika Banda” and “Los Conejeros”, at the Beach Avenue.
FROM 4th. TO 7th MARCH
FROM 27th TO 28th FEBRUARY
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