Telde Carnival

Telde Carnival, in Gran Canaria, is a celebration full of color and joy that fills the municipality with parades, costume contests, comparsas, murgas, galas, and musical performances. Each year, the carnival adopts a theme that inspires the costumes and city decorations. Among the most notable moments are the Grand Parade, where thousands of people march through the streets on floats, and the Queen and Drag Queen galas, which combine spectacle and performing arts. The celebration concludes with the Burial of the Sardine, a satirical procession symbolizing the end of the festivities. This event attracts both locals and visitors, becoming an important cultural and festive gathering.