The Santa Cruz, La Laguna, and Adeje councils in Tenerife, have announced the suspension of all municipal activities for tonight, October 31st, tomorrow (November 1st), and Saturday (November 2nd), following the devastating storm that has caused severe flooding and fatalities across Spain.
This suspension is part of a three-day mourning period declared by the Spanish government to honour the lives lost to what has been described as Spain's worst natural disaster this century, and other councils in other islands are expected to do the same.
The Mayor of Santa Cruz, José Manuel Bermúdez, issued an official decree suspending all city-sponsored events, including Halloween celebrations planned by the councils. Affected events include parades, concerts, and other similar gatherings. Special logistical arrangements for these events have also been cancelled unless deemed necessary by municipal authorities for public interest reasons.
La Laguna Cancels Festivities, Including Halloween and Cultural Events
Similarly, La Laguna has cancelled all festive, social, and cultural activities scheduled through to Sunday, November 3rd. Among the cancelled events is the popular “Isla Calavera Tenerife Zombie Walk,” set for October 31st, which would have featured a zombie parade through the city’s main streets.
Pre-parade activities like face painting, food trucks, and live music at Plaza del Adelantado, as well as the awards for best costumes, have also been called off.
Additionally, the traditional theatre event “Finados: A Story of Traditional Canary Witchcraft,” planned for Saturday has also been cancelled. This event was intended to celebrate the Canary Islands' cultural traditions surrounding All Souls' Night.
Adeje cancels events and fly’s flags at half-mast
Adeje Town Hall announced the suspension of all non-essential events, as well as the festive activities within the municipality for the next three days, including the Halloween celebrations planned for Tierra Lavada parking and the Plaza de la Concordia in La Postura. Additionally, flags will fly at half-mast on all municipal public buildings during this time.
With rescue operations ongoing in the mainland and efforts to identify the victims of the floods, the Canary Islands stand in solidarity with the affected regions, focusing on solemn commemoration over festivities.
