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Semana Santa Culminates with Easter Processions Across Spain

Cities adapt schedules and showcase restored and new religious art as final rituals, including the Encuentro, mark the end of Holy Week.

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Overview

  • Easter Sunday processions proceed in most Spanish cities, with Valencia advancing its Marinera parade to noon due to rain forecasts.
  • Málaga cancels its Resucitado procession for the second consecutive year because of adverse weather predictions.
  • Cartagena highlights the restored image of Nuestro Padre Jesús Resucitado by Juan González Moreno in its morning procession.
  • Badajoz debuts a new neobarroco Cristo Resucitado sculpture by Israel Cornejo, accompanied by its first scene depicting Christ's encounter with Mary Magdalene.
  • Avilés continues its push for national tourism recognition while hosting large crowds for its Semana Santa celebrations.