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Probably THE most awaited information of the entire year, Arona town hall's Department of Fiestas and the Tourist Board have provided us with a program for Los Cristianos Carnival in advance. This doesn't often happen! They do add the note that this programming may be subject to change. Los Cristianos Carnaval takes place from 17th to the 27th March 2017 and this year's theme is Las Vegas. The main events are as follows:
- Friday, 17th March 2017 - 9pm - Presentation of the candidates for infant and adult carnival queens in the Carnival Enclosure in front of the Valdés Center in Los Cristianos.
- Saturday, 18th March 2017 - 12 midday - Exhibition of photos of Arona Carnival in the Los Cristianos Cultural Center. 4pm - Wig Party, Fiesta del Pelucón 2017 at the Carnival Enclosure in front of the Valdés Center in Los Cristianos. 7pm - Carnival Opening Parade in Los Cristianos
- Sunday, 19th March 2017 - 12 midday - Carnival Concert by the Arona Town Band in the Plaza de la Pescadera, Los Cristianos. 5pm - Pasacalles de Carnaval 2017 - Street Parade in Los Cristianos. 6pm - Meeting of the Murga groups at the Carnival Enclosure in front of the Valdés Center in Los Cristianos.
- Monday, 20th March 2017 - 7pm - Festival of the coreographed dance troups at the Carnival Enclosure in front of the Valdés Center in Los Cristianos.
- Tuesday, 21st March 2017 - 6pm - Carnaval Dance for the senior citizens in the central patio of Los Cristianos Cultural Center. 8pm - Gala for the senior citizens in the Carnival Enclosure in front of the Valdés Center in Los Cristianos.
- Wednesday, 22nd March 2017 - 8pm - Gala Election of the Infant Carnaval Queen in the Carnival Enclosure in front of the Valdés Center in Los Cristianos.
- Thursday, 23rd March 2017 - 9pm - Gala for the Election of the Carnaval Queen in the Carnival Enclosure in front of the Valdés Center in Los Cristianos.
- Friday, 24th March 2017 - 9pm - Drag Queen Gala in the Carnival Enclosure in front of the Valdés Center in Los Cristianos.
- Saturday, 25th March 2017 - From 11am - Carnaval de Día 2017 - Daytime carnival musical events in the streets and plazas of Los Cristianos. 5pm - Costume contest in the Plaza de la Pescadora, Los Cristianos
- Sunday, 26th March 2017 - 11am - Exhibition of Classic and Vintage Cars in the Carnival Enclosure in front of the Valdés Center and around Los Cristianos. 12 midday - Pets Costume Contest in the Carnival Enclosure in front of the Valdés Center in Los Cristianos. 4pm - Gran Coso Apoteósico - Carnaval Main Parade in Los Cristianos (if this follows the usual route, starts along by the Arona Gran Hotel.)
- Monday, 27th March 2017 9pm - Burial of the Sardine. Just says in Los Cristianos. Follow the crowds.
