La Laguna is bringing back one of the most curious and visually striking parts of its old Corpus Christi celebrations next week with the return of the “Diablos y Tarasca” parade.
And yes… it’s exactly as dramatic as it sounds.
The event takes place on Thursday 4 June at 19:00h through the historic centre of La Laguna and will involve more than 500 participants and around 15 local groups and associations.
A Modern Take on an Old Tradition
The parade revives symbolic and theatrical elements historically linked to the city’s Corpus Christi celebrations, combining:
🎶 Music
💃 Dance
🎭 Theatre
🎨 Visual arts
All woven together into a large open-air performance through the streets of the old town.
But organisers say this isn’t meant to be a strict historical recreation.
Instead, it’s a modern reinterpretation of traditions that formed part of La Laguna’s identity for centuries.
Community at the Centre of the Event
The project is organised by La Laguna Town Hall through its departments of:
- Citizen Participation
- Tourism and Commerce
- Culture
- Historical Heritage
Local councillor Fran Hernández said the parade reflects the strong role community participation continues to play in preserving local identity and traditions.
And honestly, these kinds of events are exactly where Tenerife does things well.
Half history.
Half theatre.
Half organised chaos.
Somehow all at once.
Recovering a Forgotten Part of Corpus
Musician and cultural figure Benito Cabrera explained that Diablos y Tarasca was born from the idea of recovering a “lost memory” connected to the old Corpus celebrations in La Laguna.
For centuries, symbolic figures, devils and mythical characters formed part of religious festivities across Spain.
Over time, many disappeared.
La Laguna is now giving some of that atmosphere a second life… just adapted for 2026 rather than 1726.
Event Details
📅 Thursday 4 June 2026
🕖 19:00h
📍 Historic Centre of La Laguna
Expect costumes, music, giant figures, street theatre and plenty of people stopping every three metres to film it on their phones.
Some traditions evolve faster than others.