Good morning! Here’s your news update for Thursday, 23 April. Weekend highlights out tomorrow. Coming Up: Festival of San Vicente FerrerThis Monday marks the celebration of San Vicente Ferrer, Valencia’s patron saint. I’ve published a special post exploring the holiday’s history and how the city celebrates — from miracle plays to street processions. Read it…
San Vicente Ferrer, one of Valencia’s patron saints, is celebrated on the second Monday after Easter, which falls on Monday, April 28 this year. This local holiday means schools and many shops will be closed, and the city will host religious processions, children’s performances, and a traditional mascletà . Who Was San Vicente Ferrer? Born in…
Happy Easter Monday! Here’s your community news update for Monday, 21 April. Reminder: Today is a public holiday. Most supermarkets and stores are closed. Regular hours resume on Tuesday. Easter Celebrations Semana Santa Marinera wrapped up with flower petals falling from balconies during the Easter Sunday procession, featuring participants dressed as Biblical figures. On Good…
Buen Finde! It’s Easter weekend. Expect some road closures and traffic restrictions around the Cabanyal area for Semana Santa Marinera processions. A quick heads-up: Semana Santa Marinera Valencia’s Holy Week processions center around the seaside neighborhoods of Cabanyal, Canyamelar, and El Grau. These traditional fishing communities host processions on: Fireworks Easter Holiday Activities (Kids &…