Sa Rua 2025 in Palma: schedules and routes

The Carnival is just around the corner, and Palma is getting ready to experience one of its most anticipated events of the year: Sa Rua 2025. On Sunday, 2nd March, from 17:00, the city will be filled with music, colour, and creativity as the grand parade of floats and troupes makes its way through the streets, turning them into the epicentre of fun and festivity in the capital of Mallorca.

One of the floats participating in Sa Rua. Photo: Ajuntament de Palma.

In this edition, Sa Rua 2025 in Palma will begin at the junction of La Rambla and Carrer dels Oms and will end at the junction of Avinguda de Jaume III and Passeig de Mallorca. Along the route, thousands of spectators will enjoy this unique spectacle, where the imagination and ingenuity of the participants will take centre stage. At 16:00, all participants are required to gather at the meeting point, located along Carrer Baró de Pinopar, Avinguda Alemanya, and Avinguda Comte de Sallent. As every year, at the end of the parade, the most original and striking floats and troupes will be awarded prizes.

However, Carnival in Palma is not just for adults. On Sunday, 23rd February, the little ones will be able to enjoy Sa Rueta, the children’s version of the celebration, which will fill the city centre streets with activities from 10:30 to 14:00, including parades, entertainment, and music in a safe and fun environment for the whole family. More information at this link.

Meanwhile, on Saturday, 1st March, from 15:00, Sa Rua de S’Arenal will take over the Plaça de les Meravelles, featuring floats, music, and costumes that will bring vibrant festive energy to this coastal area.

Sa Rua 2025 in Palma: The Grand Carnival Parade

Without a doubt, Sa Rua 2025 in Palma is the main event of the Carnival in the island’s capital and the most spectacular parade of the year. From 17:00 onwards, troupes and floats will parade through the streets with elaborate costumes, dances, and music. The most creative groups will be awarded at the end of the route, in a celebration reminiscent of the Rio de Janeiro Carnival but with a unique Mallorcan touch.

Date: Sunday, 2nd March 2025.
Time: From 17:00 (gathering from 16:00 at Carrer del Baró de Pinopar, Avinguda Alemanya, and Avinguda del Comte de Sallent).
Route: La Rambla, Carrer de la Riera, Carrer de la Unió, Plaça del Rei Joan Carles I, and Avinguda de Jaume III.

Float and troupe competition

To encourage maximum participation, the Ajuntament de Palma has once again organised a float and troupe competition with a total prize fund of €2,800. This amount will be distributed in four prizes of €450 for the best floats and another four prizes of €250 for the most outstanding troupes. The categories, in both cases, are: most elaborate, most thought-provoking, most original, and most stimulating.

The five float prizes and the five troupe prizes will be awarded at the end of the parade in an event hosted by journalist Miguel Vera at Plaça Joan Carles I, featuring a live performance by the pop-rock band Tardes en el Café.

More information and competition rules are available at this link.

Carnival of s’Arenal

On Saturday, 1st March, the spotlight will be on the Carnival of s’Arenal, with its traditional parade, jointly organised by Palma and Llucmajor. This vibrant procession, featuring floats, costumes, and music, brings life to this coastal area.