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Vigo Ushers in Early Carmen Procession as Marín and Coastal Towns Advance Festivities

Preparations by port authorities alongside cofradías across Galicia integrate masses, floral offerings, musical acts, maritime rituals ahead of the official July 16 feast.

Iglesia de nuestra señora del Carmen
Los técnicos controlan ayer el funcionamiento de la atracción del «martillo» dentro de las atracciones de las fiestas de la Virgen del Carmen en Bueu.
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Representantes del gobierno local y de la comisión, ayer con el cartel.

Overview

  • Vigo’s early procession concluded July 12 after a mass led by Bishop Antonio Valín and a maritime tribute featuring 20 decorated boats, a remembrance at the Monolito al Recuerdo and a sea-based floral offering.
  • Marín’s Festas do Carmen kicked off with a Battle of Flowers and performances by Saljariteir@s as the Autoridad Portuaria de Marín arranged extra parking and a special security device for Infanta Leonor’s attendance.
  • All fair attractions in Bueu passed technical safety inspections by the Concello, Policía Local and contracted technicians, enabling the town’s Carmen festivities to open with a petanque championship and the Udra-Pescadoira swimming crossing.
  • Moaña’s festival committee raised funds through crowdfunding to secure four nights of music from July 16–19 and confirmed its traditional maritime procession despite uncertainty over this year’s fireworks display.
  • O Grove is set to mark the 25th consecutive Baile da Virxe tribute dance during its July 16 processions, supported by a full schedule of local bands, corales and orquestas.