Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Carnaval

• Location: Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Spain

• Category: Community Carnival

• Dates/Time: Mid-February to early March (varies annually before Lent)

• Duration: ~3 weeks

• Attendance: Over 200,000 attendees annually

• Venue: Streets and squares of Las Palmas, especially Santa Catalina Park

• Organizer: Ayuntamiento de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

• Established: 16th century origins, revived post-Franco era

• Symbolic or Satirical Content: Medium

• Cultural or Ritual Roots: Yes

• Global or Migrant Influence: Medium

Participation Tips

• Participation Type: Participatory

• Participation Level (Scale): 4/5

• Requires Costume to Join: No, but costumes are strongly encouraged, especially during parades and galas

• Family-Friendly: Yes

• LGBTQ+ Inclusive: Yes