Festivals in Zaratán

Discover the main festivals, celebrations and traditions of Zaratán, municipality of Valladolid, in Castile and Leon.

Local festivals of Zaratan

The Zaratán City Council highlights the Octava del Corpus Christi as one of its main celebrations. The official website explains that it is celebrated 60 days after Easter Sunday and that the programme includes fireworks, concerts, festivals, urban running of the bulls, parades and sports activities.

Main festival: Octave of Corpus Christi, with a variable date in spring or early summer according to the liturgical calendar.
Usual duration: several days with an opening speech, club activities, Corpus Christi Mass and procession and popular events.
Lugar habitual: the Plaza Mayor, the streets of the municipality and spaces set up for festive events, processions, running of the bulls and festivals.
Participación local: The City Council cites the involvement of the "Villa de Zaratán" Peñas Association and the "Caño Dorado" Bullfighting Association.
Associated traditions: Corpus Christi procession, floral carpet, parade, clubs, bullfighting activities, concerts and sports programming.
Gastronomic festival: la Gastrocultural Sausage Festival is celebrated on 2 November, with offering mass, parade, folklore, dances, popular tasting and participation of restaurants.