Overview

• The event is renowned for its conviviality and displays of devotion, with this year's attendance being the largest ever.
• Motorcyclists participated in a parade carrying a statue of Our Lady of Fatima and attended a Mass where their helmets were blessed.
• The pilgrimage is organized by the Blessing of Helmets Association and various national and international motorcycle clubs, with support from multiple police forces.
• Participants seek God's protection for their travels and remember those who have died or been injured in motorcycle accidents.
• In 2023, Portugal recorded 8,936 motorcycle accidents, resulting in 124 deaths and 766 serious injuries.