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Festivals in Tenerife you must see...
January
Held on the 5th and 6th of January, the Cabalgata de los Reyes Magos (The Three Kings Cavalcade) is celebrated in many places, but more so in Santa Cruz, Tenerife and in Valle Gran Rey, on the island of La Gomera.
Between the 17th and 22nd of January, Fiestas are held in Garachico, Icod de los Vinos, Los Realejos and San Sebastian on the island of La Gomera.
February
The whole of February is called Carnival Month in Tenerife. A big festival and pilgrimage called Candelaria (Candlemas) is held on the 2nd February. This festival is celebrated to honour of the appearance of the Virgin of Candelaria, back in the fifteenth Century. The celebrations last for several days, usually accompanied by fine food, fine wine and dancing.
Between the 8th and 15th of February, Santa Cruz and Puerto de la Cruz host a Carnaval week. They put on huge events and parades, coming to a climax on Shrove Tuesday. This is the biggest event of the year, and should not be missed.
Los Cristianos Carnaval is held at the end of February, this carnival marks the end of Tenerife’s Carnival Month. La Gomera also hosts a Carnaval at the end of February/beginning of March.
March
March kicks off with Semana Santa, Holy Week, held on the 19th. These large, somewhat sober events are held all over the Canary Isles, to celebrate Easter Week.
April
Fiestas are held on the 25th April, especially at Icod de los Vinos, Teguesta and Agulo, on the Isle of La Gomera.
May
Dia de las Islas Canarias, Canary Island Day, is celebrated throughout the Canary Islands on the 30th May.
June
Corpus Christi is held around the 2nd June. Corpus Christi is a massive event for the Canary Islanders, and it lasts for 8 days. The streets in La Orotava, La Laguna and Vilaflor are decorated with sand and flower designs. Romeria follows Corpus Christi, and is a season of local pilgrimage.
The Fiesta de San Juan, or midsummer fiesta, is held on the 24th June, and is celebrated in many villages, but especially at Vallehermoso on La Gomera.
July
The Fiestas de Gran Poder are celebrated on the 15th July in Puerto de la Cruz. This is celebrated with huge processions, parades and fireworks. Fun is the order of the day.
Santiago is held on the 25th July, this is a public holiday. Santa Cruz celebrates the defeat of Admiral Horatio Nelson back in 1797
August
The Asuncion and Nuestra Senora de la Candelaria are both festivals held on the 15th of the month. These are very important pilgrimage festivals and are held all over the island of Tenerife.
The Romeria de San Roque is held on the 16th August in Garachico. This is a vibrant and colourful local event. A lively festival called Nuestra Senora del Carmen is held in Los Cristianos on the 30th August.
September
Semana Colombina, Columbus Week, is held between the 1st and 6th of September. Festivals and celebrations are held in San Sebastian on the island of La Gomera. The festival of Virgen de Buen Paso is held on the 15th of September in Alajero, La Gomera. Fiestas are also held in La Laguna and Tacoronte during mid September.
October
The Dia de la Hispanidad celebrates Columbus on the 12th October. A noisier event occurs on the 29th October, though. The Fiesta de los Cacharros, The Pots and Pans Festival, celebrates the arrival of the new wine.
November/December
Things quieten down during these months, with holidays being held on the 1st November, 6th December, 8th December and of course the 25th December.
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