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Palma Carnival: Sa Rua parade

Sa Rua de Carnaval de Palma

Sa Rua is Palma's main carnival parade, held on the Sunday before Ash Wednesday: floats, comparsas (carnival troupes) and a competition with a prize pool. In 2026 it took place on 15 February at 17:00, and the children's Sa Rueta was held a week earlier.

Checked 29/10/2026Key facts 10Sources 2

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2026 dates
15 February
Palma Carnival: Sa Rua parade from above, visualisation from the 3D island model
Visualisation from the 3D model of the island (a render, not a photo). Imagery: PNOA cedido por © Instituto Geográfico Nacional (CC BY 4.0), Sentinel-2 cloudless 2016, EOX (CC BY 4.0); terrain: Terrarium (SRTM); buildings: © OpenStreetMap (ODbL).

Key facts

Sa Rua start time, 202617:001 1 source
Prize pool of the floats and groups competition, 20262,800 EUR2 1 source
Record number of entries in 2026: floats and comparsas11 floats, 36 comparsas2 1 source
Sa Rua date in 202615 February1,2 2+ sources agree
2026 dates8 February 2026 (Sa Rueta)
2026 dates15 February 2026 (Sa Rua, start 17:00)
How the date is setCarnival Sunday: 49 days before Easter (the Sunday before Ash Wednesday). Sa Rueta a week earlier. In 2026: 15 February (Rua) and 8 February (Rueta).
TicketsWatching the parade from the pavement is free; the sources do not mention ticketed stands.
Best time to goFebruary, March; afternoon from 17:00
Crowdsvery high along the route

The colour next to a fact shows where it comes from: 2+ sources agree 1 source

Getting there

  • The parade route runs through the centre, so streets are closed; leave the car in a car park outside the city centre and walk.
  • Parking: Underground car parks around the centre (number of spaces not researched).
  • Restrictions: Street closures and EMT diversions along the parade route.

Questions and answers

When is the Palma Carnival parade (Sa Rua)?

On Carnival Sunday, 49 days before Easter. In 2026 it was Sunday 15 February at 17:00, with Sa Rueta on 8 February. In following years the date moves with Easter.

Is the Palma Carnival parade free to watch?

Watching the parade from the pavement needs no ticket; the sources list no charges.

How do I get to the Sa Rua parade and where do I park?

The best way to reach the centre is by EMT bus, or leave the car in a car park on the edge of the centre; the parade route is closed to traffic and EMT announces diversions.

What should I bring and what should I watch out for at the Palma Carnival?

Arrive early to get a spot by the barriers and bring something warm, because February can be chilly. Watch your bags and phones in the crowd.

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Sources

Checked 29 October 2026. Our own descriptions; figures from the sources above, with conflicting sources shown as a range.