Parade to mark the start of the San Antonio María Claret Festivities
The parade marks the start of the highlight of the festivities in honour of San Antonio María Claret in the San Antonio neighbourhood of La Orotava. The procession features the queens and their retinue, the Peña El Casco brass band and large-headed figures. The event is also suitable for families and forms part of the neighbourhood's festival programme.
Barrio de San Antonio, La Orotava, La Orotava · Get directions
The parade begins on Friday, 23 October 2026, at 17:30 in the Barrio de San Antonio in La Orotava. It heralds the highlight of the festivities in honour of San Antonio María Claret and brings together several traditional elements of a parade from the Canary Islands.
The procession features the queens and their retinue, the Peña El Casco brass band, and large-headed figures. The focus is thus on a festive opening, aimed primarily at visitors who wish to experience the neighbourhood festival in its public and traditional setting.
The evening's programme continues from 20:00 in Marmolán with the Gran Fiesta del Vino and the Primera Marcha. The event forms part of the festivities in the Barrio de San Antonio in La Orotava.
Last checked on 30 September 2026 at 23:10. Source: Islas24.
