Festivals in Sant Andreu de Llavaneres
Discover the main festivals and traditions of Sant Andreu de Llavaneres, from the town centre and parish church to the maritime neighbourhood of Sant Pere.
Local festivals in Sant Andreu de Llavaneres
Festa Major de La Minerva is usually celebrated for four days around the third Sunday in July. Plaça de la Vila, Ca l'Alfaro park, the parish church, Passeig de Jaume Brutau and the beach host the opening address, bell ringing, a giants' parade, fire run, human towers, concerts, fairground attractions, sports and fireworks. The Town Council, parish, popular-culture groups, clubs and local associations take part in organising it.
Festa Major de Sant Andreu
Around 30 November, the winter main festival honours the town's patron for several days. The town centre hosts traditional and cultural events, music, family gatherings, a local-produce fair and the religious celebration in the parish church, with the involvement of associations, traders, the parish and residents.
Other celebrations: Sant Pere and neighbourhood festivities
In late June, the maritime neighbourhood celebrates Sant Pere with religious and popular events linked to the memory of local fishers. The local calendar also includes Tres Tombs, Carnival, Festa del Pèsol, Flama del Canigó, Sant Joan and neighbourhood gatherings that bring community suppers, music and residents' activities to different parts of the municipality.