Puerto de la Cruz Carnival 2025 Dates, Times and Locations

Posted on February 15, 2025February 20, 2025 by admin

Every year, the Puerto de la Cruz Carnival revolves around a theme that is selected by popular vote. For 2025, the chosen theme is “The world of Tim Burton and other fantasies”, which won with 67.6% of the votes. This choice promises to give rise to a carnival full of creativity, with costumes inspired by the most iconic films and characters of the filmmaker, known for his dark, gothic and, at the same time, fantastic style.

Although the celebrations officially begin on 23 February, there are events taking place from 15 February.

Saturday February 15

20:00 - 21:30: Opening Gala, Proclamation and Candidate Presentation - Castillo San Felipe

Thursday February 20

21:00 - 23:00: Grand Lady Election Gala - Explanada del Muelle

Friday February 21

School Childrens Show - Explanada del Muelle

Saturday February 22

10:00 - 18:00: Classic Mercedes Car Exhibition - Avenida Colon

Sunday February 23

18:00 - 20:00: Childrens Throne Election Gala - Explanada del Muelle

Tuesday February 25

21:00 - 00:00: Carnival King Election Gala - Explanada del Muelle

Thursday February 27

21:00 - 00:00: Carnival Queen Election Gala - Explanada del Muelle

Saturday March 1

21:00 - 23:00: Carnival Expo Exhibition - Plaza del Charco
23:00 - 06:00: Dance and Orchestra Night - Plaza del Charco

Sunday March 2

12:00 - 18:00: Carnival Costume Contest - Plaza del Charco
20:00 - 23:00: Legendary Dance Night - Plaza del Charco

Monday March 3

18:00 - 20:30: "Matar la Culebra" Performance
18:00 - 22:00: Entrecalles - Various locations
23:00 - 04:00: Dance & Orchestra Night - Plaza del Charco

Tuesday March 4

14:00: 52nd Valley Vintage Car Rally - Various Locations ending at Avenida Colon

Wednesday March 5

14:00: Sardine Display - Plaza Concejil
19:00: The mourning of the Sardine - Plaza Concejil
21:00: Sardine Burial Procession - Avenida Colon - Muelle Pesquero

followed by a Firework Display and the Burning of The Sardine

22:00 - 04:00 Dance & Orchestra Night - Plaza del Charco

Thursday March 6

20:00: Reception of the German Embassies - The Town Hall

Friday March 7

20:00: Registration and Heel measurement for the 25th "Mascarita Ponte Tacon" Mens Marathon - Plaza Reyes Catholicos
22:00: Start of the "Mascarita Ponte Tacon" Mens Marathon - Ermita San Telmo - Plaza del Charco
00:00: Awards Ceremony for the "Mascarita Ponte Tacon" - Plaza del Charco
23:00 - 06:00: Dance & Orchestra Night - Plaza del Charco

Saturday March 8

16:00 Grand Parade - Various Streets
19:30 - 06:00: Dance & Orchestra Night - Plaza del Charco