CARNIVAL CHARACTERS
CARNIVAL CHARACTERS
The characters of the Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife are a symbol of the festival. Their friendliness and closeness has allowed them to win the affection of the public. Behind each mask or costume we find people who authentically embody the Chicharras tradition of the “mascarita”.

The characters of the Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife are a symbol of the festival. Their friendliness and closeness has allowed them to win the affection of the public. Behind each mask or costume we find people who authentically embody the Chicharras tradition of the “mascarita”.
Among the most emblematic characters of our Carnival we can find the mythical Charlot, the Lecherita, Miss Peggy, Cantinflas, Fidel Castro, Harpo, Doña Croqueta, Don Ciruelo, the Caballero de la Palmatoria, El Cura del Carnaval or Chiquito, among others.
Their faithful presence in the various events and corners of the carnival geography makes them essential for the public.
Among the most emblematic characters of our Carnival we can find the mythical Charlot, the Lecherita, Miss Peggy, Cantinflas, Fidel Castro, Harpo, Doña Croqueta, Don Ciruelo, the Caballero de la Palmatoria, El Cura del Carnaval or Chiquito, among others.
Their faithful presence in the various events and corners of the carnival geography makes them essential for the public.