Los Cristianos Virgen del Carmen Fiesta starts tonight

[Janet]

Los Cristianos' Virgen del Carmen fiesta starts its public events this evening with the election of the Young Gala Queen from 9pm in the fairground. Tomorrow, Friday 31 August, there will be an information session from Acción del Sol on pet adoption and animal maltreatment from 5pm in the Plaza de La Pescadora outside the Cultural Centre. This will be followed by various events in that Plaza as well as, from 9pm in the fairground, the selection of the Children's Gala Queen, followed by a dance with music from Sensación Gomera.

On Saturday, events switch to the old harbour, where there will be various attractions including traditional children's games and a foam party from 10.30am. From 4pm, back in the Plaza de La Pescadora, there will be a tasting and sale of various Canarian products and refreshments. At 9pm, the Third-Age Gala Queen will be chosen in the fairground, followed by a dance with music from Maquinaria Band and Fortaleza.

On Sunday morning from around 10.30am there will be a range of events on Playa de Las Vistas, including bouncy castles, football, a swimming competition and, at noon, a release of turtles back to the wild. In the evening, there will be a traditional Mass and procession. The Fiesta ends on Monday 3 September with a flotilla in Los Cristianos. JA