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Santiago de Compostela Events

Santiago de Compostela 2012 events

March
08
Entroido (Carnival)

The Galician city of Santiago de Compostela, hosts a traditional fiesta with fancy dress, carnival floats and authentic cuisine.

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April
18
Semana Santa (Holy Week)

A week of processions in the city leading up to Easter.

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April
24
St Lazarus Day

Religious procession through the city.

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July
01
Jornadas de Folklore Gallego (Galician Folklore Days)

Festival celebrating folk traditions.

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July
18
Feria del Apostol (Festival of the Apostle)

Two weeks of festivities and ceremonies centred around the feast day of Santiago on 25 July, especially vibrant when this falls on a Sunday....

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July
25
Festival of Saint James

James, the patron saint of Santiago, is honoured in a July festival that culminates in the so-called 'Fire of the Saint', a world-renowned service...

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