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A view of the Gala of the Queens of the Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, seen in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain, on February 11, 2026. Candidates parade across a stage wearing monumental costumes—elaborate creations of feathers, sequins, and vibrant fabrics—created over months of meticulous work.