Sa Rua Parade starts
Arrive early at Ses Quarterades to see floats depart; best views along Main Street route
~16:30
Calvià Carnival Parade
Sa Rua de Calvià
Calvià, Spain
Feb 6, 2027Expected
Each carnival the Mallorcan town of Calvià holds Sa Rua, a colorful parade in which hundreds of costumed participants take to the streets. The parade keeps the island's pre-Lenten carnival tradition, filling the town with costume and celebration before Lent.
Key moments
Day 1 · Feb 6
Parade ends at Town Hall
Cheer for the last floats arriving; stick around for prize announcements and celebrations
~19:00
Post-Parade Party & Awards
Enjoy grilled foods, dance to live/DJ music, and celebrate with locals until 23:00
~19:00
Where it happens
CEIP Ses Quarterades
Calvià, Spain
Open in MapsHow to show up well
Respect local boundaries
Standard festive behavior; respect local costumes and floats
Practical notes
Crowds & timing
Crowds around the parade route and party area; some space along quieter streets
Weather
Mild winter weather; rain is rare but possible
Transport
Bus line 107 to Calvià (from Palma)
Tickets
Free events are available.
Safety & access
Daytime event in village center; generally very safe
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Calvià Carnival Parade
Sa Rua de Calvià
Calvià, Spain
Each carnival the Mallorcan town of Calvià holds Sa Rua, a colorful parade in which hundreds of costumed participants take to the streets. The parade keeps the island's pre-Lenten carnival tradition, filling the town with costume and celebration before Lent.
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The story behind it
Carnival is a pre-Lenten tradition widely practiced in Mallorca. The Sa Rua de Calvià exemplifies this local practice, reflecting the town's communal spirit and creativity before Lent. It follows a historical pattern of Mediterranean carnival festivities with costume parades, as evidenced by local descriptions of it as a "traditional Carnival parade".
Key moments to know
Day 1Feb 63 moments
Day 1Feb 6~16:30Expected
Sa Rua Parade starts
Arrive early at Ses Quarterades to see floats depart; best views along Main Street route
Day 1Feb 6~19:00Expected
Parade ends at Town Hall
Cheer for the last floats arriving; stick around for prize announcements and celebrations
Day 1Feb 6~19:00Expected
Post-Parade Party & Awards
Enjoy grilled foods, dance to live/DJ music, and celebrate with locals until 23:00
How to show up well
first-timer tips
Respect local boundaries
Standard festive behavior; respect local costumes and floats
Essentials at a glance
Date window
Feb 6, 2027
Estimated
City / Area
Calvià
Calvià (Mallorca)
Access
Palma de Mallorca (PMI) · 20 km from festival
Cost
Free entry
Budget:€50-80, Mid:€100-150
Atmosphere
Festive, cheerful street carnival atmosphere throughout the event,...
Crowds around the parade route and party area; some space...
Good for
Families, culture enthusiasts
Very High visitor welcome
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