Concert finale
Families and revelers can dance and celebrate the end of the Entroido with live music in the square
Sar Carnival
Entroido do Sar
Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Mar 21, 2026ExpectedSource
Each pre-Lenten season the Sar neighborhood of Santiago de Compostela keeps its Entroido, with an afternoon parade of costumed groups and floats and folk characters like the Xenerais da Ulla. The carnival is part of Galicia's rich late-winter festival culture.
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Opening parade: Xenerais da Ulla enters
Witness elaborately costumed riders (Xenerais) and hear fanfare as the parade begins
~15:00
Entroido Parade
Spectators line the route to watch the vibrant floats, dancers and traditional groups as they pass by
~17:30
Where it happens
Colexiata de Sar
Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Open in MapsHow to show up well
Dress for the setting
Warm clothing
Read the local rhythm
Carnival costume
Keep the visit respectful
Visitors may join the parade and dance at stops if invited, but should avoid touching decor...
Practical notes
Crowds & timing
Crowd level: moderate.
Tickets
Free events are available.
LOCAL COMMUNITY & FOLK LIFE
Sar Carnival
Entroido do Sar
Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Each pre-Lenten season the Sar neighborhood of Santiago de Compostela keeps its Entroido, with an afternoon parade of costumed groups and floats and folk characters like the Xenerais da Ulla. The carnival is part of Galicia's rich late-winter festival culture.
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The story behind it
Entroido (carnival) is the pre-Lenten festival culture of Galicia, broadly celebrated in late winter. As the official tourism board notes, Santiago’s carnival focuses on masked parades and floats during the last days before Ash Wednesday. Entroido do Sar fits this cultural context as a community celebration of Carnival in a Compostela parish, blending Galician ancestral customs (filloas, music) with the city’s carnival spirit.
Key moments to know
Concert finale
Families and revelers can dance and celebrate the end of the Entroido with live music in the square
~15:00Expected
Opening parade: Xenerais da Ulla enters
Witness elaborately costumed riders (Xenerais) and hear fanfare as the parade begins
~17:30Expected
Entroido Parade
Spectators line the route to watch the vibrant floats, dancers and traditional groups as they pass by
Around 19:00Approximate
Atranco (skewering duel)
Audience enjoys local humor and satire as the costumed generals duke it out in verse, a highlight of Galician carnival folklore
How to show up well
first-timer tips
Dress for the setting
Warm clothing
Read the local rhythm
Carnival costume
Keep the visit respectful
Visitors may join the parade and dance at stops if invited, but should avoid touching decorations or throwing c...
Arrive before peak flow
Participate by wearing costumes if you like and cheering respectfully. Do not obstruct the procession or step i...
Essentials at a glance
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Mar 21, 2026
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City / Area
Santiago de Compostela
Galicia
Cost
Free public events available
Good for
Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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