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Garrucha Festivities
"Virgen del Carmen"
July 16th. Festival in honour of the Virgin Patroness of the
Village.
"Feria de San Joaquín"
Fair in the honour of San Joaquín, the Village Patron.
Easter
Of great interest for its original processions and the performance
of Christ´s Passion.
Carnival
Parade of gropus of people in fancy dresses and masks.
"Cruces de Mayo y Romería"
On April 21st there is a pilgrimage. The Day of the Holy Cross
is celebrated on May 1st and 2nd.
"Día de la Vieja"
Profane festivity which is celebrated in the whole area in
the middle of Lent. All villagers enjoy a day out in the country.
Saint John´s night
June 23rd parties and bonfires by the sea,a nd the traditional
burning of an old boat.
Christmas
Huge Nativity scene and the New Year welcomed in at the Town
Hall Square, with a big party. On 5th, Traditional Parade
with the "Three Wise Men of the East" arriving to
the Village by boat.
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