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Santa Cruz' Monstrous Carnaval 2009

2009 Poster for Santa Cruz de Tenerife Carnival

It's still officially Spring, we haven't had summer yet, let alone autumn, or heaven forbid let's not talk about Christmas at the end of May ... And yet here they are, making plans for next February's carnival in Santa Cruz de Tenerife already. Surely, this is proof that the partying in Tenerife never stops?

We learn that a poster design has been chosen for the Santa Cruz Carnaval 2009, which on it's own would not be monstrous news, but the reports also tell us what the theme is to be in 2009: El cine de terror (Horror Films).

They're getting an unprecedented move on, as carnival is going to get "exterior promotion without precedents." With that prospect, we're sure the carnival will indeed be monstrous - as in huge - and you'll be in good company. 

The poster, which was chosen from among 111 entries, is by Gonzalo Luis Álvarez Fernández and entitled "Bailarina Monstruosa" (Monstrous Dancer).

Yes, we're fully aware that the poster depicts Herman Munster in a bra and tutu, with pink wings borrowed off a Christmas angel, but believe us when we tell you that such an outfit would be considered quite conservative at carnival!

Dates of Santa Cruz de Tenerife Carnaval 2009
  • Election of the Carnival Queen on Wednesday, February 18th, 2009
  • Opening parade of carnival: Friday, February 20th, 2009
  • Santa Cruz main parade on Shrove TuesdayFebruary 24th, 2009
  • The Burial of the Sardine on Wednesday, February 25th, 2009
  • The final weekend, therefore falling on Saturday, February 28th, 2009 and Sunday, March 1st, when Santa Cruz Carnaval ends.
(Always providing that the authorities don't alter the dates or that the weather doesn't, but we can't be held responsible for these outside issues.)

Tenerife Land of Eternal Christmas

Sunbathing SantaDesert Island ChristmasScuba Diving SantaTropical Santa
Santa's Having a Whale of a TimeSurfing SantaWaterski SantaCamel Rodeo Santa
With a wide range of products in each design, click the pics (above) to see the full selections.