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Spain's Semana Santa Nears Conclusion with Holy Saturday Vigils and Adapted Processions

Holy Week observances continue across Spain with weather-driven adjustments, record turnouts, and preparations for Easter Sunday 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

  • Holy Saturday events, including vigils and processions, are underway, with many moved indoors due to lingering rain threats.
  • Good Friday saw chronological Passion reenactments by brotherhoods, though weather disruptions led to cancellations and indoor adaptations in cities like Cáceres and Madrid.
  • Valencia's Semana Santa Marinera marked its centenary with record participation of over 3,600 people, highlighting a post-pandemic resurgence.
  • Musical ensembles, from bagpipes to marching bands, continue to enhance the solemnity and rhythm of the processions nationwide.
  • Final preparations are being made for Easter Sunday processions, including the anticipated Encuentro celebrations in cities like Navalmoral and Port de Sagunt.