Carnaval 2009 in Puerto de la Cruz - Antique Car Exhibition

People who find Carnaval all a bit too frenetic (and I have heard that there are some), might prefer a more calming stroll around the exhibition of Antique cars on Avenida Colón tomorrow.

There will be some wonderful old antique models spruced up to look their best; a statement which could equally be applied to the nightly street parties.

Time: 13.00

Carnaval 2009 in Puerto de la Cruz - It's Raining Men

For all the weird and wonderful costumes on show during any of the Carnaval celebrations on Tenerife, you can bet that a high percentage of the boys and men will be dressing up as girls at some point during the proceedings.

See some of the best strutting their stuff around the stage at the Gala Trans-gesora tomorrow night in Puerto de la Cruz when the transvestite Carnaval 'Queen' will be chosen from a line-up of 14 hopefuls. Expect a lot of fun, a lot of bitchin and a soundtrack which will probably include 'It's Raining Men', 'I Will Survive' and 'I Am What I Am'.

Venue: Carnaval Stage - Beside the harbour Puerto de la Cruz

Time: 21.30

Tickets: €5

Carnaval 2009 in Puerto de la Cruz - Opening Parade

We've just received information from Puerto de la Cruz ayuntamiento confirming that the Cabalgata (opening parade) will take place tomorrow (Sunday 22nd February) at 20.00.

Presumably they were waiting till now to make sure that the weather didn't do what it did yesterday before making the anouncement.

Urgent Carnaval update - Santa Cruz

The Santa Cruz opening parade has been postponed until 20.00 tomorrow, Saturday because of the bad weather. Tonight's dance in Plaza Candelaria will go ahead as planned.

Urgent Carnaval Update - Puerto de la Cruz

The grand Gala and election of the Carnaval Queen in Puerto de la Cruz has been postponed for another night due to the monsoon like rain which fell this afternoon. This is clearly going to have an impact on the opening parade. But at the moment all we know is that the Gala has been postponed until Saturday night at 21.00.

URGENT CARNAVAL NEWS - Puerto de la Cruz

The Puerto de la Cruz Ayuntamiento have just anounced that tonights Gala and election of the Carnaval Queen has been suspended due to the weather.

The Election of the Carnaval Queen will now take place tomorrow, 20th February at 21.00 instead.

Carnaval on Tenerife – the Donkeys of Güímar

The big event during the town of Güímar’s Carnaval celebrations is ‘Las Burras de Güímar’.
Organised by some of the younger townsfolk, it’s a re-enactment of local folklore based on the belief that witches in the area can transform themselves into donkeys.

The event involves the young witches turning into donkeys, demons being summoned and an epic battle between good and evil which sees the witches, demon and devils locking horns with San Miguel and his band of ass kicking…err angels. It culminates with the witches being burned alongside the ubiquitous sardine, who appears just to be there for the ride. Sounds like a typical Friday night in Güímar then.

If the witches are actually dressed (if that’s the right word) as the picture suggests, I’m definitely putting the date in my diary, but I will be taking a pair of protective goggles; those look as though they could easily have your eye out.

Venue: From Plaza de San Pedro Arriba, Güímar

Date: Night of Friday 27th February