CARNIVAL
Although not a specifically gay carnival, it is well worth seeing, especially
the nightly competitions held in the Yumbo Centre.
The annual carnival in Maspalomas, features a drag queen competition, a
parade and a show, as well as many other events. There are fiestas
everywhere in town, although the main venue is the Yumbo Shopping Centre in
Playa del Inglés.
Dates:
26th February - Election of Queen of the Carnival
27th February - Election of the Carnival Princess
2nd March - Election of the Drag Queen
5th March - The Grand Parade
6th March - The funeral of the Sardina concudes the Festival.
All elections will be held nightly on the stage in the lower plaza in the
Yumbo Centre followed by a spectacular firework display.
Carnival pictures
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