Traditional Fiestas in Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Apoteosis del Carnaval, Santa Cruz de Tenerife

The main events annually in the island's capital include:

• Carnival: Santa Cruz de Tenerife is known internationally for it's carnival, usually in February/March.
• Fiestas de Mayo: The city was founded on 3 May 1494 (Día de La Cruz). The night of 2 May a Baile de Magos, takes place with participants in traditional costume and the city is decorated with flowers, with numerous religious processions, romerías, sports events and more.
• Fiestas del Carmen: Virgen del Carmen 16 July.
• 25 July: Santa Cruz celebrates the day of Santiago Apóstol (patron of the city) as well as the defeat of Admiral Horatio Nelson who tried to invade the city in 1797.

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