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Semana Santa Processions Conclude Good Friday Across Spain With Weather-Driven Adaptations

Rain forced cancellations and indoor ceremonies in several cities, while others completed processions with strong community participation and heritage celebrations.

Viernes Santo 2025 en Pamplona. Traslado de la Dolorosa desde la Catedral hasta la iglesia de San Lorenzo.
Monte Calvario sale en procesión este Viernes Santo en Málaga
Viernes Santo 2025 en Pamplona. Traslado de la Dolorosa desde la Catedral hasta la iglesia de San Lorenzo.
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Overview

  • Cáceres and Santiago de Compostela canceled key Good Friday processions due to unstable weather, opting for indoor rituals to preserve traditions.
  • Valencia's Maritime District marked Good Friday with a record-breaking turnout for its Santo Entierro procession, setting the stage for Saturday's Resurrection celebrations.
  • In Córdoba, six cofradías completed their Good Friday processions, culminating the city's Semana Santa processions ahead of Easter Sunday.
  • Xàtiva held its first Santo Entierro procession under its new Fiesta de Interés Autonómico designation, with 4,000 participants and 16 cofradías.
  • Gijón adapted its Santo Entierro with a reduced route due to rain concerns, maintaining solemnity with military and police escorts.