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Mallorca I No. 2120 I 19 - 25 February 2026 I FREE Newspaper
Palma embraces Sa Rua THE capital burst into colour and sound as Sa Rua 2026 wound its way through the city centre, drawing thousands for the capital’s annual Carnival parade. From La Rambla along Carrer de la Riera and down to Avinguda de Jaume III, pavements were packed with families, residents and visitors eager to witness one of Mallorca’s most anticipated winter celebrations. This year’s procession featured 11 floats and 36 parade groups, each competing to outshine the next with bold concepts and high-impact performances. Towering fantasy creatures, playful nods to pop culture and sharp social satire rolled through the streets, accompanied by pulsing music and tightly choreographed dance routines. The scale of the production reflected months of preparation, with intricate handmade costumes, elaborate props and coordinated staging on full display. Children perched on shoulders to catch a better view as performers tossed sweets into the crowd, while confetti drifted through the late afternoon light.
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Colour and costume fills the streets
Colour and costume fill the streets.
Many spectators embraced the carnival spirit themselves, donning colourful wigs, masks and glittering face paint, blurring the line between audience and performer. As tradition dictates, entries were judged across multiple categories recognising originality, costume design, choreography and overall impact. Winners were later announced following the parade, adding a competitive edge to the festivities. Yet beyond the prizes, Sa Rua remains a celebration of community collaboration: neighbourhood associations, schools and friendship groups working
together to create a shared spectacle. For a few joyful hours, Palma traded its winter calm for music, lau-
ghter and pure escapism, reaffirming carnival’s place at the heart of the city’s cultural calendar.
Legend in Portals Watching a game in The Ship AFTER decades at the top of world football, you might expect former England boss Roy Hodgson to be taking things easy. Not quite. The veteran manager was spotted in the evening at The Ship in Portals, watching Arsenal in action, proving the game still has his full attention. Hodgson was said to be staying locally and is a regular visitor to Mallorca. In fact, in September 2023, he was reportedly en route to the island for a holiday when Crystal Palace called him back for a second spell in charge. Over a remarkable ca-
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Roy Hodgson spotted in Portals.
reer spanning nearly five decades, Hodgson has managed 22 teams across eight countries, including Inter Milan, Liverpool and his boyhood club Crystal Palace, as well as leading England from 2012 to 2016.