Festivals in Miranda de Ebro

San Juan del Monte and festivities of the Virgin of Altamira

Miranda de Ebro vive dos ciclos principales. San Juan del Monte It usually ends on Pentecost Monday with the pilgrimage to the La Laguna area: the groups occupy their booths in the mountains and access is organised through the main roads and the landfill. Their traditions include the blouses, the cuadrillas and the collective climb to the mountain. The Brotherhood of San Juan del Monte, the City Council, Civil Protection, musical groups and thousands of Mirandeses participate.

San Juan del Monte takes place over several days and culminates on Whit Monday with the pilgrimage. Its traditions include the Blusa song festivals and the gathering of local groups in the La Laguna area.

The patronal festivities of the Virgen de Altamira have their main day on 12 September and take place over several days. Usual venues include the town centre, Plaza de España and the parade streets; traditions include the opening speech, concerts, a procession and floats built by local groups.