Puerto de la Cruz Carnival 2025 Dates & Events

Looking for the dates for the 2025 carnival celebrated in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife? The highlight of the carnival is the Men's Marathon in High Heels, also known as Mascarita Ponte Tacon - it is a funny event, unique to the celebration in Puerto de la Cruz.

This event is the second-largest carnival happening in Tenerife after the carnival in Santa Cruz and it's also considered an event of international importance since it attracts a lot of visitors to the resort. 

Puerto de la Cruz Carnival 2025 Dates: 15 February - 9 March 2025

The Puerto de la Cruz International Carnival is back, bringing the magic of "The Universe of Tim Burton" to life. This year’s festivities promise a spectacular blend of creativity, fantasy, and tradition, inviting everyone to immerse themselves in a world of whimsical characters and enchanting performances. The carnival will feature dazzling parades, gala events, costume contests, and lively dance nights, ensuring an unforgettable experience for both locals and visitors.

The celebration kicks off on February 15 with the grand opening gala and will continue through March 8 with an array of exciting events, including the famous "Mascarita Ponte Tacón" marathon and the grand parade. Join us in Puerto de la Cruz for a carnival like no other!

2025 Carnival Schedule in Puerto de la Cruz

Saturday, February 15

• 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM: Opening Gala, Proclamation, and Candidate Presentation
  Venue: Castillo San Felipe

Thursday, February 20

• 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM: Grand Lady Election Gala
  Venue: Explanada del Muelle

Friday, February 21

• School Children's Show
  Venue: Explanada del Muelle

Saturday, February 22

• 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM: Classic Mercedes Car Exhibition
  Venue: Avenida Colón

Sunday, February 23

• 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Children's Throne Election Gala
  Venue: Explanada del Muelle

Tuesday, February 25

• 9:00 PM – 11:59 PM: Carnival King Election Gala
  Venue: Explanada del Muelle

Thursday, February 27

• 9:00 PM – 11:59 PM: Adult Queen Election Gala
  Venue: Explanada del Muelle

Saturday, March 1

• 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM: Carnival Expo Exhibition
  Venue: Plaza del Charco
• 11:00 PM – 6:00 AM: Dance and Orchestra Night
  Venue: Plaza del Charco

Sunday, March 2

• 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Costume Contest
  Venue: Plaza del Charco
• 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM: Legendary Dance Night
  Venue: Plaza del Charco

Monday, March 3

• 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM: "Matar La Culebra" Performance
• 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Entrecalles (Various locations across the city)
• 11:00 PM – 4:00 AM: Dance and Orchestra Night
  Venue: Plaza del Charco

Tuesday, March 4

• 2:00 PM: 52nd Valley Vintage Car Rally
  Various streets, ending at Avenida Colón

Wednesday, March 5

• 2:00 PM: Sardine Display
  Venue: Plaza Concejil
• 7:00 PM: Sardine Mourning Ceremony
  Venue: Plaza Concejil
• 9:00 PM: Sardine Burial Procession (Various streets, ending at the Fishermen’s Wharf) followed by fireworks and the burning of the sardine
• 10:00 PM – 4:00 AM: Dance and Orchestra Night
  Venue: Plaza del Charco

Thursday, March 6

• 8:00 PM: Reception of German Embassies (Düsseldorf, Duisburg, Monchengladbach, Erkelenz, Eschborn, Vechta, and Bonn)
  Venue: Town Hall

Friday, March 7

• 8:00 PM: Registration and Heel Measurement for the 25th “Mascarita Ponte Tacón” Men's Marathon
  Venue: Plaza Reyes Católicos, finishing at Plaza del Charco
• 10:00 PM: Start of the 25th “Mascarita Ponte Tacón” Marathon
  Start: Ermita de San Telmo
• 12:00 AM: Awards Ceremony for the “Mascarita Ponte Tacón” Marathon
  Venue: Plaza del Charco
• 11:00 PM – 6:00 AM: Dance and Orchestra Night
  Venue: Plaza del Charco

Saturday, March 8

• 4:00 PM: Grand Parade (Various streets)
• 7:30 PM – 6:00 AM: Dance and Orchestra Night
  Venue: Plaza del Charco

Join us in celebrating the most magical carnival yet!

Everyone involved in the carnival in Puerto de la Cruz, from the designers to the groups and the contestants for the queen title, are already preparing their costumes and allegories so that the next carnival events have the perfect setting for a celebration that hopes to return to a certain sense of normality. 

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