Events in Lanzarote during 2012

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January

Cabalgata de Los Reyes (January 5th) - Otherwise called "Three Holy Kings" and "Three Wise Men". This festival in Lanzarote sees three locals dressed up as the three kings giving out confectionary and gifts to the eagerly awaiting children.

August

Saint San Gines Day (late August) - Villages on the island commemorate this Patron Saint with festivities.

February

Arrecife Carnival (mid February) - A brightly coloured costumed parade accompanied by music and dancing and spectacular fireworks which includes the traditional ceremony of burying a sardine on Ash Wednesday.

September

Our Lady of Sorrows Festival - This festival in Lanzarote pays its respects to their patron saint ‘Virgin de los Dolores’. There are craft fairs, religious parades and church services.

March

Numerous religious occasions take place in the pre-Easter week.
Holy Week-The day of the Cross (mid March) - This annual event in Lanzarote is famous for the flower decorated crosses combined with dancing and traditional dress.

October

Spain Celebration (October 12th) - An event in Lanzarote heralding the remarkable history of Spain by the people of Lanzarote, partying, enjoying live music and generally having a fantastic fun goes on.

May

Ironman Lanzarote Race – This event in Lanzarote takes place in Puerto del Carmen and the race lasts for one day and incorporates running, cycling and swimming.

November

Lanzarote Marathon (late November-early December) - This energetic race takes place in Arrecife, attracting hoards of both participants and spectators lining the streets.

June

St John’s Day (June 23rd) – It is a festival in Lanzarote remembering the city’s history and celebrating the commencement of the summer officially. Fabulous parties, music, dancing, bonfires and firework displays are featured throughout Lanzarote.

December

New Years Eve Event (December 31st) - Spectacular display of fireworks go off along the coast, bringing large crowds to watch this extravaganza.

July

International Jazz Festival (mid July) – It is a festival in Lanzarote lasting three weeks and takes place on each of the Canary Islands. Attending are international jazz bands and global musicians.
Carmen Festival (mid July) – It is an exciting family event in Lanzarote with the election of a queen, featuring live music, a procession with a religious theme, all these take place in and around Tias, Yaiza and Teguise. The transportation of religious statues takes place around the coast line in boats.