Major festivals and events:
Gran Canaria celebrates festivals all year round: from traditional folkloric festivals to colorful Pride parades. The exact dates may vary from year to year.
Carnival:
One of the island's biggest festivals in January/February/March, with parades and parties not only in Las Palmas and Maspalomas (often with a specific theme).
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In February, the area around Tejeda celebrates the blossoming almond trees with culture and tradition.
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On June 23, there are big celebrations with fireworks on Las Canteras Beach in Las Palmas.
Fiesta de La Rama:
A traditional festival on August 4 in Agaete, where music and the waving of palm branches take center stage.
Romería de la Virgen del Pino:
In September, a large pilgrimage takes place in Teror in honor of the island's patron saint.
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