Program of Patron Saint Festivities of Riaza

Patron saint fiestas in honour of the Virgen del Manto, with a programme of activities full of races, trophies, championships, masses, bullfights, children's games, dances, open-air dances, bull runs and children's activities. For everyone who comes to enjoy it.

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Riaza Festival Program 2022

Thursday, September 8

Feast of Our Lady of the Mantle

• 9:30 a.m. Dianas and parades by the Charanga "Los Soplaos" from Riaza.
• 12:00 p.m. Typical Castilian mass and floral offering to the Virgin.
• 1:30 p.m. Dance of Jacks in the Plaza Mayor.
• 6:00 p.m. Solemn Procession in honor of Our Lady of the Mantle through the streets of the Villa, accompanied by the Riaza School of Music Band, “RIAZA, AL COMPÁS”.
• 6:00 p.m. Hand Ball Championship (ratchet modality) in the Municipal Fronton.
• 9:30 p.m. Musical evening in the Plaza Mayor until the wee hours of the morning enlivened by the LAPSVS ORCHESTRA.

Friday, September 9

• 4:30 p.m. Running of the bulls through the countryside with gentlemen and horsemen making the traditional route through the streets of the Villa until they reach the bullring. Duration 2 hours.
• 7:00 p.m. Children's activities. Carts by bullfighting associations. Release of cattle or calves for the promotion of the hobby. After the celebration, Chito and Bowling Championship in the Plaza Mayor. Registration before the start in the square. Organized by the Riaza Peñas Commission.
• 10:00 p.m. MUSIC GROUP PERFORMANCE.

Saturday, September 10

• 8:30 a.m. 37º Ascent to the Quesera.
• 12:00 p.m. Traditional confinement through the streets of the Villa. Release of the "Toro de los mozos" for recreation and promotion of the fans.
• 5:30 p.m. bullfighting celebration GREAT BULLFIGHT from the BARCIAL ranch, from VEGA-VILLAR, from the LA MATILLA farm (Salamanca), for right-handers: Alberto Lamelas, Gómez del Pilar and Damián Castaño
• 8:00 p.m. Peñas de Riaza parade through the streets of the town. Then opening proclamation at 10:00 p.m.
• 11:00 p.m. Musical evening in the Plaza Mayor until the wee hours of the morning enlivened by the REMIX ORCHESTRA.

Sunday, September 11

Feast of Our Lady of Hontanares

• 12:30 p.m. Solemn Mass in Honor of Our Lady of Hontanares and procession with the image of Our Lady through the usual places.
• 7:00 p.m. XVIII Contest of Cutters "Villa de Riaza". Organized by TOROPASION in the Plaza Mayor.
• Starting at 9:00 p.m. Unlocking and Traditional Night Closure through the streets of the Villa.
• 10:00 p.m. MUSIC GROUP PERFORMANCE.
• 12:00 p.m. and until the wee hours of the morning. Musical evening enlivened by DJ.

Monday, September 12

Monday of the Bulls

• 10:00 a.m. Solemn funeral for the deceased of the Parish.
• 11:00 a.m. Parade along the running of the bulls with the Charanga CUBALIBRE.
• 11:30 a.m. Traditional confinement through the streets of the Villa. Release of the "Toro de los mozos" for recreation and promotion of the hobby. Children's confinement with carts for all audiences who can walk or ride on their parents' shoulders. The running of the bulls will take place along the route of the running of the bulls to the bullring.
• 5:30 p.m. bullfighting celebration GREAT REJONES RUN from the "LUIS ALBARRÁN" ranch, from NUÑEZ-DOMECQ, from the LA ZARZITA estate (BADAJOZ) for the rejoneadores: Andrés Romero, Juan Manuel Munuera and Duarte Fernandes.
• Finished the celebration, Release of the "Toro de los mozos" for recreation and promotion of the fans. Next, a performance by the Charanga CUBALIBRE in the Plaza Mayor for the enjoyment of our neighbors.
• 8:00 p.m. Children's activities. ARBOLÉ THEATRE. "The adventures of Pelegrín" Zone of the House of Culture of Riaza.
• 10:00 p.m. MUSIC GROUP PERFORMANCE.
• 12:00 p.m. and until the wee hours of the morning. Musical evening enlivened by DJ.

Tuesday, September 13

• 11:00 a.m. Parade along the running of the bulls with the Charanga CUBALIBRE.
• 11:30 a.m. Traditional confinement through the streets of the Villa. Release of the "Toro de los mozos" for recreation and promotion of the hobby.
• 5:30 p.m. BECERRADA of promotion, for students of bullfighting schools of the José González ranch, Domecq origin, of the Cabanillas del Monte farm, for bullfighters: (FREE ENTRY): - ADRIÁN SANTAMARÍA (E.T. COLMENAR) - EL MENE (E.T. SALAMANCA) - RODRIGO COBO (E.T. COLMENAR) - LUQUE ALARCÓN (E.T. DE MALAGA) Finished the celebration, Release of the "Toro de los mozos" for recreation and promotion of the fans. Next, a performance by the Charanga CUBALIBRE in the Plaza Mayor for the enjoyment of our neighbors.
• 8:00 p.m. Children's activities. MARGARITO & CIA. "Restaurant of stories". Area of ​​the House of Culture of Riaza.
• 10:00 p.m. MUSIC GROUP PERFORMANCE.
• 12:00 p.m. and until the wee hours of the morning Musical evening enlivened by DJ.

Wednesday, September 14

• 11:00 a.m. Parade along the running of the bulls with the Charanga CUBALIBRE.
• 11:30 a.m. Traditional confinement through the streets of the Villa. Release of the "Toro de los mozos" for recreation and promotion of the hobby.
• 5:30 p.m. Great Becerrada, for the rocks of the town. Four calves for four gangs of young men from the town. - Jumpers - Zumbaos - Zoolocotroko - Skape + Desmadre. Finished the celebration, Release of the "Toro de los mozos" for recreation and promotion of the fans. Next, performance of the Cha
• CUBALIBRE ranga in the Plaza Mayor for the enjoyment of our neighbors. 8:00 p.m. Children's activities. DAVID NAVARRES. "The Magic of a Globetrotter" Area of ​​the House of Culture of Riaza.
• 10:00 p.m. MUSIC GROUP PERFORMANCE.
• 12:00 p.m. and until the wee hours of the morning Musical evening enlivened by DJ.

Thursday, September 15

• 11:00 a.m. Parade along the running of the bulls with the Charanga CUBALIBRE.
• 11:30 a.m. Traditional confinement through the streets of the Villa. Surprise children's bull runs through the streets of Villa de Riaza. Release of the "Toro de los mozos" for recreation and promotion of the hobby. And release of calves for the enjoyment of the youngest.
• 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Children's games in the El Rasero Park. Event organized by the rocks of Riaza.
• 6:00 p.m. Hand ball match in pairs: GALARRETA - MARKEITA vs TITIN V- GARCÍA.
• 8:00 p.m. POPULAR CALDERETA, organized by the Peñas Commission and the "Cruz de Mayo" A.C., in the school's courtyard. And with the support of any neighbor who is willing to collaborate with this important act within the patron saint festivities.
• 10:00 p.m. Fireworks show by PIROTECNIA PIBIERZO, in El Rasero park. From its conclusion and until the wee hours of the morning, musical evening by the LA HUELLA ORCHESTRA.

Friday, September 16

• 11:00 a.m. Parade along the running of the bulls with the Charanga CUBALIBRE.
• 11:30 a.m. Traditional confinement through the streets of the Villa. RELEASES OF THE BULL OF THE "TORO DE LOS MOZOS DE RIAZA" ASSOCIATION for recreation and promotion of the hobby.
• 5:30 p.m. Bullfighting GRAND NOVILLADA PICADA. From the BARCIAL ranch, from the LA TORRE farm (Salamanca), from VEGA-VILLAR, for the novilleros: Pablo Atienza, Eusebio Fernández and Jesús de la Calzada (winner of the CyL 2022 Contest)
• 8:00 p.m. Children's activities. WIRE LIVES. "Ovejuno Cabaret" Zone of the House of Culture of Riaza.
• 11:00 p.m. and until the wee hours of the morning. Musical evening enlivened by the DRAGÓN GROUP.

Saturday, September 17

• 11:00 a.m. Parade along the running of the bulls with the Charanga CUBALIBRE.
• 11:30 a.m. Traditional confinement through the streets of the Villa. Release of the "Toro de los mozos" for recreation and promotion of the hobby. Children's confinement with carts for all audiences who can walk or ride on their parents' shoulders. The running of the bulls will take place along the route of the running of the bulls to the bullring.
• 5:30 p.m. bullfighting celebration Great bullfight from the VALDELLÁN ranch, from Santa Coloma, from the Dehesa de Valdellan estate, (León), for right-handers: Javier Cortés, Fernando Adrián and Román.
• 8:00 p.m. Children's activities. WILBUR. "Think of Wilbur." Area of ​​the House of Culture of Riaza.
• 11:00 p.m. and until the wee hours of the morning. Musical evening enlivened by the TOP LIDER orchestra.

Sunday September 18

Octave of the Virgin of Hontanares

• 9:30 a.m. Dianas and Parades.
• 1:00 p.m. Mass and Procession in the hermitage of Hontanares, with dances to the Virgin in the usual ways.
• The excellent charangas "LOS SOPLAOS" from Riaza and "CUBALIBRE" from Coca will enliven the parades and the bullfights, along with the Riaza Municipal Band.