Festivals of Madeira Island
Madeira Carnival:
Madeira Carnival is one of the best street parties in the Europe that brings the streets of the island to life with colorful parades and carnival. On the opening day of the festival, a biggest parade takes place where thousands of people participate in it in outlandish costumes and dance to the beats of the samba bands. All the events will go on the whole weekend and partying can be seen all through the night with live music performances and fun hosting bands and live music performances in the city’s bars and restaurants.
Madeira Flower Festival:
The Madeira Flower Festival is an annual festival that takes place in the month of April at the time of spring. The visitors can get to see the awesome flower displays at the time of this colorful event. In the event, the beautifully perfumed carpet of flowers covers the entire streets of the city, houses, and shops and street processions are held with several dancers in costumes and floats decorated with flowers.
Atlantic Festival:
Held in the month of June, the Atlantic Festival is an important entertainment and cultural event that includes 3 main features: the Madeira Music Festival, he International Fireworks Competition and the performances by philharmonic bands in Funchal’s centre.
The Columbus Festival:
Dedicated to the great navigator Christopher Columbus, the Columbus Festival is celebrated in the month of September on the Porto Santo Island. The festival comprises of a 15th century fair, a children’s area with games, plays, music, dances, circus shows and lots of fun and entertainment along with the regional gastronomy, crafts and other activities.
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