Every year the carnival attracts thousands of visitors to Gran Canaria.
The Yumbo Centre in Playa del Ingles, which is with gays and lesbians because of the many gay bars very popular, is the stronghold of the carnival in the south of Gran Canaria
Almost every place in Gran Canaria hosts its own carnival, although the most unique festivals populärstenund in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Maspalomas, Agüimes, Agaete and Telde be celebrated. Each of these parties has its own style and a large inflow of visitors. Naturally, Playa del Ingles and Las Palmas are the craziest places with many visitors from the Gay & Lesbian community.
Who the Carnival in Gran Canaria once experienced, will never forget him! It's no coincidence that Gran Canaria alockt the Carnival more gay than the rest of the year

Here are the important dates. Have fun!

Las Palmas

09.02. - Election of the Carnival Queen
16.02. - Election of the Drag Queen
17.02. & 20.02. Carnival parades
24.02. - Burial of the Sardine

South of Gran Canaria

24.02. - Election of the Carnival Queen
25.02. - Choice of Kinderkarnevlaskönigin
02.03. - Carnival in Playa del Ingles (highlight for tourists)
03.03. - Mardi Gras parade through Playa del Ingles
04.03. - Burial of the Sardine