Carnival of Tarragona 2025 🎭
As every year, Tarragona becomes the epicenter of the celebration with its unmistakable Carnival of Tarragona. In 2025, the dates to enjoy this event will be from February 21 to March 4. If you’re looking for a unique getaway and want to experience this one-of-a-kind festival, staying with TGNA, Tarragona Apartaments is the best choice. With the central location of TGNA’s apartment buildings, you’ll be close to all the major events and make the most of the Carnival of Tarragona. Disfressa d’Or of the Carnival of Tarragona 📅 Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 12:00, 17:00, 20:30 One of the most spectacular events of the Carnival of Tarragona 2025 is the Disfressa d’Or. This competition, inspired by the great carnivals of the world, is a combination of dance, light, and creativity. The groups have 3 minutes to showcase their talent and win recognition for the best central costume. This performance, with a large-scale production, becomes a vibrant competition of colors and music, with spectacularity taking center stage. The winners cannot participate the following year, allowing new talents the opportunity to shine and keeping the Carnival fresh and innovative each year. If you’re looking for accommodation in the center for the Carnival of Tarragona, TGNA, Tarragona Apartaments offers several central and high-quality apartment buildings, such as TGNA Reial 1 or TGNA Cervantes 8, both very close to the Palau Firal, where this great show takes place. Entrance of the King and Concubine of the Carnival. 👑 Wednesday, February 26, 2025, from 18:00 to 19:00 First, the Carnival of Tarragona officially begins with the Entrance of King Carnival and his Concubine, marking the start of the festivities, right next to TGNA Reding 22. The presentation takes place at Plaça Corsini, where the public gathers to witness the protagonists of the Carnival. After that, the King, the Concubine, and their entourages head to the Tarragona Theatre, where a dance and music performance is held to welcome the grand celebration. Although it is a more symbolic event, it is the perfect way to get into the spirit of the Carnival of Tarragona. Baixada del Pajaritu: Soapbox race. 🐦 Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 11:00 The Baixada del Pajaritu, organized by the Colla Jove de Tarragona, is one of the most original activities of the Carnival of Tarragona. So, from 11:00 AM, you have an appointment with dozens of soapboxes full of humor, satire, and creativity, racing between Plaça del Rei and Cós del Bou street. With hay bales marking the course, the jury awards the best runs, the most original soapboxes, and the most spectacular falls. A morning of fun, laughter, and absurdly funny crashes that you can’t miss! Rua de l’Artesania: the big parade 👗 Dissabte 1 de març de 2025 de 18:00 a 21:00 Next, another highlight of the Carnival of Tarragona is the Artesania Parade. This grand procession, which starts at 18:00 in front of the Parc Central Shopping Center and ends at the Law Faculty of the URV, features the participation of over 2,500 people who showcase their creations with spectacular costumes and choreographed routines. This grand parade of the Tarragona groups is an explosion of creativity and energy, and a unique moment to enjoy the best part of the Carnival of Tarragona, with the King and the Concubine closing the procession. Tarragona Carnival NIght Party. 🎉 Saturday, March 1, 2025, from 23:00 to 03:00 Without a doubt, after enjoying the spectacular Artesania Parade, we’ll still have the energy to keep the party going and experience a night of great music and atmosphere at Plaça Corsini, in front of TGNA Reding 22. There’s no better way to do it than surrounded by friends, with the best Carnival music. However, if you’re looking to take a break from the Carnival, we recommend two of our most peaceful buildings for these dates, such as TGNA Rambla 68 and TGNA Llúria 11. Lluïment Parade. 💃 Sunday, March 2, 2025, from 18:00 to 20:30 The next day, the Lluïment Parade takes center stage with an event dedicated to the winning groups of the previous year’s Carnival of Tarragona. In this parade, the groups once again showcase their creations through the streets of downtown Tarragona, allowing the public to enjoy their incredible costumes and choreographies once more. This parade is a shorter event than the Artesania Parade, but no less spectacular. The procession is led by the King and the Concubine from the previous year, followed by the 13 highest-scoring groups from the year before. Tarragona Drag Contest: Drag Queen Gala. 👠 Monday, March 3, 2025, at 21:30. Another highlighted event of the Carnival of Tarragona 2025 is the XIX Tarragona Drag Contest, one of the most important Drag Queen competitions in Catalonia. Indeed, this contest brings together the best local drag queens, with performances full of creativity, spectacle, and talent. TGNA, Tarragona Apartaments is a sponsor (official partner) of the Tarragona Drag Gala; this is our way of participating and contributing to making the Carnival of Tarragona even bigger. Mascarada del dol: final event ⚰️ Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at 10:00 The Carnival of Tarragona comes to an end with the Mascarada del Dol, a solemn farewell to King Carnival and his Concubine. This sadly amusing event involves a procession through various points of the Part Alta, where the coffins of the King and the Concubine are publicly displayed. The ceremony culminates with a symbolic burning, bringing the celebration to an end until the following year. Apartment during the Carnival of Tarragona Finally, if you want to experience the Carnival of Tarragona 2025 in a comfortable and authentic way, TGNA, Tarragona Apartments is the best option. Therefore, with our central location, you’ll be close to the most important events of the Carnival, enjoying the celebration in a comfortable and relaxed way. In addition, we demonstrate our social commitment to the Carnival of Tarragona by sponsoring the XIX Tarragona Drag Contest. Vine a Tarragona, viu el Carnaval de Tarragona 2025 i allotja’t als edificis d’apartaments
