Program of Almargen Pilgrimage

Year 2023

It celebrates: From 2nd June to 3rd June

Place: Almargen (Málaga)

In honor of the Virgin of Fatima, there is a procession through the town followed by three days of celebrations in La Saucedilla. The highlight is the decorated floats by the residents, with a prize for the most original one. The climax is the journey to the site, where a mass is celebrated.

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Programme of the Pilgrimage of the Virgen de Fátima de Almargen 2023

Friday 2nd June

22:00 h. Performance by "Las Carlotas" on the plain of "La Saucedilla".

Saturday 3rd June

8:00 h. Drummer through the streets of the village.
9:00 h. Departure of the Virgen de Fátima from the Villatorta shed.
10:00 h. Mass in honour of the Virgen de Fátima.
11:00 h. Competition of carts, floats, prams, best decorated rider, best decorated horsewoman, best decorated horse/mare.
11:30 h. Departure of the Virgen de Fátima through the streets of the village towards "La Saucedilla". Arrival at "La Saucedilla" with the traditional lettuce stall.
Sevillanas dance competition enlivened by the group "Menta y Romero".
18:00 h. prize-giving ceremony for all the pilgrimage competitions.
Followed by the 70's 80's and 90's group "Sotano Sur".

On Saturday 3rd June before 18:30 h. all horses must leave the pilgrimage plain and no motor vehicles will be allowed to circulate on the plain.

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