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The 1st January: New year's Day

 

The 2nd of January: Catholic conquest

People from Granada celebrate the capture of the city by the Catholic Kings. The youngest councillor holds the standard of Castile and greets the people from the balcony of the Consistorio. A civic procession also takes place in the city, during which the standard of the Catholic Kings is shown along with the coat of arms of Granada. The celebration has been going on since the death of Ferdinand the Catholic King. Without any doubt this is one of Granada´s most traditional celebrations.

The 5th of January: The 3 wise men in Granada

On the night of the 5th, there is a big procession through the city and The Three Wise Men on horseback give out sweets to the children of Granada. Children receive presents from 'The Three Kings' on this night and it is celebrated more than Christmas.

 

The 6th of January: The Epiphany

People celebrate the arrival of the 3 Kings to the Nativity, children enjoy playing with the presents that they received the night before and this day is a national holiday.

The 7th of February: Procession from The San Cecilio Abbey

San Cecilio is the local patron saint of Granada and the day is celebrated with processions, dancing and other festivities.

 

From the 3rd to the 13th of March : Carnival

The yearly carnival is celebrated all over Spain with events like parades, mask and costume parties.

The 28th of February: Andalusia Day in Granada

A state holiday throughout Andalusia to remember that in 1980 people occupied the streets of the city to claim political autonomy and freedom.

 

From the 15th to the 24th of April: Easter in Granada

Easter is one of the most important religious events in Granada, and Spain. It is celebrated with impressive religious processions where statues of Jesus and The Virgin Mary are carried around the town, with music and people dressed in special costumes. One of the most important processions is that of the gypsies of Sacromonte.

The 22nd of April: Good Friday

People remember the crucifixion and death of Christ

The 1st of May: Labour Day

On the 1st of May 1886 the Labour Union of Chicago organized a strike to establish an 8 hour working day.

 

The 3rd of May: Day of the Cross

This day is celebrated in Granada with competitions: for example, who can decorate the most beautiful cross. It is a local holiday. Granada lights up during this celebration, wine, tapas and Sevillanas dancing are the real stars of the party.

The 30th of May: Mariana Pineda

Mariana Pineda was a revolutionary from Granada who was sentenced to death by King Fernando VII. The day is celebrated on the Mariana Pineda central square but is not a holiday.

 

From the 21st to the 26th of June: Corpus Christi Fair

Corpus Christi as a religious festival is celebrated with church services and processions. In Granada, a Summer Fair takes place over the week of Corpus Christi, when popular entertainments tend to eclipse those of the church. "Casetas" or marquees are set up in the historic centre of the city where there is music, food and drink available, especially at night. There are religious processions on Corpus Christi Day, but the majority of the action takes place in fairgrounds near the edge of the city.

The 29th of June: San Pedro, in the Albaicín.

The romeros go up to the Ermita de San Miguel riding horses or travelling in decorated carts. This event is celebrated with artists from all over Europe. It is aA superb event that takes place in a variety of amazing locations, such as the Alhambra and the open-air theatre in the Generalife gardens.

 

The 15th of August : The Assumption

People celebrate the assumption of Mary into Heaven. They celebrate with processions and by donating flowers to the virgin.

The 26th of September: Feast of Our Lady of the Angustias

This is the Patron Saint of Granada and the people of Granada offer flowers to the Virgin. The central event is the procession of the Virgin, which is accompanied by a traditional market where autumn fruits and olive oil biscuits are sold.

 

The 1st - 3rd of October: San Miguel

This fiesta is celebrated during the whole weekend with music and dance concerts, fireworks and a football tournament.

The 12th of October: National Spain Day.

A date that commemorates the discovery of America by Cristobal Colón (Christopher Columbus) in 1492, which became the National Day of Spain.

 

The 1st of November: All Saints Day in Granada

The Church wanted to remind people that there are many important Saints whose names or feast days do not appear in the calendar. This day is to remember all those Saints.

The 6th of December: Constitution Day in Granada

People celebrate the rectification of the Constitution.

 

The 8th of December: The Immaculate Conception

People celebrate the Virgin and the Immaculate Conception.

The 25th of December: Christmas in Granada

People celebrate the birth of Jesus.

 

The 31st of December: New Year's Eve in Granada

At midnight Spanish people gather in the Town Hall square to eat twelve grapes precisely at the stroke of midnight one after another. The party goes on all night long.

 

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Easter Processions in Granada...