Overview

• More than 3,400 tlahualiles from over 100 groups danced from the Parroquia de Santiago Apóstol to the Santuario del Patrón Santiago during the July 26 opening procession.
• The parade began at 10:00 a.m. and extended overnight, concluding at 3:30 a.m. with traditional costumes, masks, penachos and wind bands.
• Thousands of tourists attended the ceremonies to experience one of Michoacán’s most emblematic religious traditions.
• Local officials reported that hotel bookings, artisan sales and restaurant revenues have climbed since the festival began.
• Major pilgrimages are scheduled for July 28, July 30 and August 2 ahead of the festival’s finale on August 4.