Carnival Madeira

18th - 21th of February 2012 

a traditional parade and one of the main events here in Madeira where people from all around the world come to see the superbly organised Samba Troupes that fill the streets of Funchal with music and dance. There are two carnival parades, the biggest parade taking place on the Saturday 18th (Main big Parade 9:00 PM) evening called the Allegoric Parade ‘Cortejo Alegórico’ with vibrant and colorful costumes. The final parade on Tuesday at 4:00 PM, the Fun Parade ‘o Trapalhão’, known for its humour and social satire is the funniest parade and the one everyone’s been waiting for. Anyone can take part and dress up with costumes of their own creation, which makes for great entertainment.