Carnival in the Gran Canarias is a “Grand Affair”.. The key nights are the drag queen competition (usually the last Thursday) and the burial of the sardine (the last Sunday), also the all-night street parties. Expect thousands upon thousands of revelers for each event. On the busier days you’ll be hard-pushed to find that many Spanish not dressed in costume, everyone really gets in the carnival mood here.
- 13th - Election of the Carnival Queen (evening & all night party)
- 18th - Selecting the Drag Queen contestants (evening)
- 20th - Election of the Drag Queen (evening then all night party)
- 21st - The Big Parade (from around 4pm then all night)
- 27th - Funeral Party of the Sardine (by evening then all night)
- 28th - Burial of the Sardine (evening and all night)
Carnival 2009 dates - Playa del Ingles / Maspalomas
12th - 22nd March
The Bears come out of hibernation in April for Barcelona’s annual fur-fest, BEARcelona. Hosted by the BEARcelona social and support network for gay men who don’t fit into the ‘traditional stereotype’ of gay society, the group has been running functions since 1999. Six days of fun and games are planned over the long weekend of ursine events including welcome cocktails, sauna sessions, happy hours and various parties including a pool party for those bears that like a good soaking. There’s also a tour of the cities many tourist sites, an official dinner and free transport to and from the venues.
Perhaps one of the most successful Circuit Parties in Europe in 2008, Matinee Group’s Circuit Festival returns in August 2009. Set in the amazing city of Barcelona, this party is spread over an entire week and covers everything from cultural events to water park parties and much more.
Barcelona Circuit Festival - Book Early and Save.
Madrid Gay Pride is one of the most amazing Prides you’re likely to experience in Europe. With several parties planned over the entire week, culminating in the amazing Infinita Gay Party, this is one event you will not want to miss!
Gay Madrid Pride - Book Early and Save.
Posted on 11 October 2008
One of the most popular Bears Events in Seville, Gaudalki Seville attracts Bears and their admirers from across the globe. With 4 action packed days and nights, including major acts from Madrid such as
Angelita la Perversa, guest DJs and special shows, combined with the superb weather in Seville this time of year, the event is set to become the definitive bear party of 2008!
