Program of Herencia Carnival

Year 2023

It celebrates: From 27th February to 5th March

Place: Herencia (Ciudad Real)

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In February the Herencia Carnival is celebrated, the most fun party in the area with two weeks of festivities, parades, music, masks and colours. You won't regret it!

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Herencia Carnival 2023

Friday 10th February

Friday of Prisillas.

Saturday 11 February

Los Pelendengues Charity Gala

Saturday of the Anxious

Sunday 12th February

Domingo de las Deseosas with a special Passacalles with a general invitation to all the people of Herencia.

Thursday 16th February

School parade of CEIP Carrasco Alcalde.

Parade

Friday 17th February

Parade with the Herencia Town Council Guild and School Parade with the participation of CEIP Carrasco Alcalde and Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes.

Inauguration of the Herencia Carnival 2022.

Saturday 18 February

Children's Fancy Dress Party.

Gastronomic tasting.

Fourth parade in the Week of Drums with the trade guild as protagonist.

Carnival Night.

Sunday 19 February

39th "Gachas Manchegas" Competition.

Fifth Passacalles with host guilds of cattle breeders, market gardeners and farmers.

Carnival night parade.

Monday 20th February

Funeral of souls.

Parade with the "jinetas" of the building, service, industry and bakers' guilds.

Carnival night.

Tuesday 21st March

Day of the Offertory with the Funeral of Souls, traditional "Puñao", parade of the municipal retinue, accompanied by giants, big-heads and standard of souls. Followed by a large parade of floats and entertainment groups.

Wednesday 22nd March

Wake of the Sardine

Burial of the Sardine.

Upcoming festivals

Stew Fair in Lalín

From 12th February to 12th February

Lalín (Pontevedra)

During the Cocido Fair in Lalín, the streets get dressed up to pay tribute to the characteristic dish of the local gastronomy. When you try it, you will be captivated.

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Carnival

From 15th February to 10th March

Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las (Palmas (Las))

The Carnival of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is one of the oldest and most renowned festivals, the streets are dressed up for the party, with lots of colour, music and joy in every corner.

The Weddings of Isabel Segura

From 16th February to 19th February

Teruel (Teruel)

In February, Teruel surrenders to the beautiful and tragic love story of Los Amantes de Teruel, with performances in the streets and squares.

The Fallas of Gandía

From 19th February to 19th March

Gandia (Valencia)

Enjoy our Fallas monuments, float parades, paella contests, concerts, fireworks shows, and the burning of the Fallas monuments during 'Nit del Foc'. Furthermore, Gandía offers a rich history and culture with tourist attractions such as the Ducal Palace of the Borja family, the Collegiate Church of Santa Maria, Gandía Beach, and the Gandía Marsh Natural Park.

Santa Cruz de Tenerife

From 23rd February to 5th March

Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Sta. Cruz de Tenerife)

The most Brazilian Carnival in Spain is that of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, 15 days of joy, dance, fun and fun. The highlight: the fancy dress costumes at the Gala for the Election of the Queen of the Festivities.