Happy carnival day all.
This Fat Tuesday offers plenty of options for experiencing the festive spirit of the season. Check out some of the events marking this February 17th, 2026:
– In Caniçal, the Carnival parade starts at 2:00 PM, between Casa do Povo and Largo de São Sebastião;
– In Seixal, at 3:30 pm, the parade will take place through the streets of the parish center, followed by a social gathering with snacks;
– Starting at 3:00 PM, at the Casa do Povo in São Roque do Faial, the Carnival gathering and the ‘Best Costume’ contest will begin;
– At 3:00 PM, in Prazeres, the Carnival parade with lots of fun and masked revelers;
– In Porto Santo, the parade of troupes begins at 3:00 PM;
– In Funchal, at 4:00 PM, the grand Trapalhão parade will begin on Avenida Sá Carneiro;
– At 4:00 PM, in the center of the city of Caniço, you will experience the excitement of Carnival with the usual parade, full of joy and color;
– At the Casa do Povo da Ilha, starting at 6:30 PM, the ‘Best Masked 2026’ Contest will take place;
Starting at 8:15 PM in São Gonçalo, at Largo João Abel Caldeira Leal, Funchal, the challenge is “Put on your mask, unleash your joy,” for a night of great celebration.