Carnival Allegoric Parade

The Saturday night exuberant allegorical parade is the highlight of Carnival festivities. Over a thousand revellers participate dressed in eye-catching costumes in addition to a dozen exquisitely decorated floats.

The carnival allegoric parade exudes brightness, color, rhythm and a lot of samba, attracting thousands of locals and tourists alike to the center of Funchal, in a true ode to revelry.

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  • Start Date
    01/03/2025 20:00
  • End Date
    01/03/2025 0:00
  • Status
    Upcoming
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    Avenida Francisco Sá Carneiro, Rotunda Francisco Sá Carneiro, Avenida do Mar e das Comunidades Madeirenses (faixa sul), até à Praça da Autonomia.
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    (+351) 291 145 300
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