El Carnival 2026 in San Antonio It's already warming up for one of the most anticipated moments of winter in the municipality: the Grand Carnival Parade, a parade open to people of all ages, troupes, floats and educational centers, where imagination, animation and teamwork are the main protagonists.
Participation is open to both individual or couple costumes, as troupes on foot and floats with vehicles, with differentiated categories for adults, young people (from 12 to 18 years old) and children (up to 11 years old).
They will also be able to compete colleges and institutes from the municipality, with specific prizes for this category. The jury will assess aspects such as originality, creativity, use of recycled materials, the energy during the parade, the construction of the float, and the costumes.
The parade is celebrated on Tuesday 17 of February of 2026, with a concentration of participants at 16 pm in the Doctor Fleming Avenue and exit from the street to the 17 pmThe route will pass through Doctor Fleming Avenue, Portmany Avenue, Passeig de ses Fonts, and Passeig de la Mar, returning to the starting point. At the end, the awards ceremony will take place. awards on Passeig de ses Fonts.
In total, they will distribute 12.000 euros in prizesPrizes range from €80 for individual children's categories to €1.000 for the best floats and troupes, both general and from schools. This adds another incentive to make the parade a truly spectacular collective event.
The registration are Returns and can be carried out until February 13, 2026, in person at the Youth Information Centre (Espai Jove) or through the electronic headquarters of the San Antonio City Council.
A perfect plan to enjoy Carnival in the streets, participate, cheer, and celebrate one of the most fun festivals on the local calendar. Dressing up, creating, and sharing is, once again, the best way to experience Carnival in San Antonio.
