Yumbo centre events
FIRST TIME AT MASPALOMAS PRIDE BY FREEDOM?
If so, there are some things you should know to fully enjoy the most massive and international event in Gran Canaria, Maspalomas Pride By Freedom:
Mark your calendar: from May 1 to May 11,
The epicenter of the Maspalomas LGTBI+ Pride celebrations is the Yumbo Shopping Center, located in the heart of Playa del Inglés. For those unfamiliar, Yumbo is the most famous LGBT shopping center in the world. It has dozens of bars, shops, restaurants, and more, all assigned exclusively to the community. In the center of Yumbo, you will uncover a huge public square. This is where PRIDE PARK, the «Main Stage,» will be located, where for 11 nights you can enjoy live performances, shows, and great pop and house music parties at no cost, meaning it&#;s completely free. On the sides of the square, you&#;ll find Freedom&#;s drink bars, a non-profit organization that carries out this great event. By consuming at these bars, you&#;ll be helping to finance the Pride. However, there are many other bars where you can enjoy a good guzzle, dance, and meet thous
Maspalomas Carnival — Dates & agenda
The Carnival of Maspalomas is one of the most outstanding carnivals in Spain. It’s a adj, open-minded and cheerful celebration, where a lot of people dress up in a fancy way and take to the streets of the south of Gran Canaria.
For those who want to experience the carnival on the beach, the International Carnival of Maspalomas is the ideal date to enjoy the party at an enviable temperature and next to famous dunes.
This year the Carnival will be held from the 18th to the 30th of March.
Maspalomas Carnival Dates: March
The International Carnival of Maspalomas starts on 18 March to 30 March The Main Event of the Grand Carnival Parade of Maspalomas will be held on the 29th.
Every year, Maspalomas dresses up in a thousand colours, joy, cordiality, and tolerance to celebrate its carnival. For almost a week, &#;rondallas&#;, &#;murgas&#; and &#;comparsas&#; (groups of street musicians and musicians) go through the streets of this town in the municipality of San Bartolomé de Tirajana, leaving a festive atmosphere in their w
January/February
Dia de los Reyes Magos (Day of The Three Wise Men) - January 6th
This is a big day all over the island and Epiphany is celebrated with street parades in most cities. The Three Astute Men come to town on the evening of January 5th, where they give out sweets to children.
Fiesta del Almendro en Flor (Festival of the Almond in Blossom)
This fiesta takes places in early February when the almond trees are in bloom. Celebrated on a grand scale in the towns of Tejeda and Valsequillo, this festival also gives people the chance to taste local produce, such as almond wines and sweets, and to relish traditional folk dancing and singing.
February/March
Carnival around the island
In Gran Canaria, carnival is celebrated in almost every corner of the island and if you want to experience the most famous and exuberant, make your way to Las Palmas, San Bartolomé, Maspalomas, Agüimes, Agaete or Telde, each of these towns’ carnival festivities having their own trademark. Dressing up in colourful costumes, dancing and singing are mainly what carnival is all abou
Gay Gran Canaria Events - An overview of the key events
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Although Gran Canaria (Maspalomas) is actually worth a visit almost days a year, there are - of course - the big events spread over the year
Here we have the essential Events in Gran Canariafor the year at a glance
Including dates for Gay Pride Maspalomas , Maspalomas Winter Pride , Carnival Maspalomas , Maspalomas Fetish Pride and more
In addition, the Spartacus Gay Cruise (European Gay Cruise) will take place again in May , with a great route, etc.
More information on this will follow here.
This overview should help you to detect the best dates for your holidays in Gran Canaria and to recognize when it is finest to book the holidays as early as possible
Maspalomas Pride , Maspalomas Fetish Pride - Events in Maspalomas / Gran Canaria
These dates could be curious and important for you.
Either because you absolutely wish to be there or to know which times are best for you to visit Maspalomas (Gran Canaria)
or to plan your holidays in time, because the popular and well-known Resorts and