Festivals in Mollerussa
Discover the main festivals, celebrations and traditions of Mollerussa, municipality of Lleida, in Catalonia.
Local festivals of Mollerussa
The Festa Major is Mollerussa's main spring celebration, with cultural, musical, sporting and family activities. The Festes de Sant Isidori preserve the city's connection with its patron saint, while the historic Fira de Sant Josep completes a calendar closely linked to local business and community life.
- Date and duration: Sant Isidori is celebrated over several days in April, the Festa Major runs for several days in May and the Fira de Sant Josep takes place in March.
- Usual places: The events are distributed between Plaza Major, Plaza Manuel Bertrand, Pavelló Firal, Teatre L'Amistat and different streets and facilities in the urban centre.
- Traditions: The ringing of bells opens the Festa Major, which includes the popular llonganissada, the fire of the Devils of Mollerussa, castle gathering, popular vermouth, concerts and fireworks. The Sant Isidori programme It combines religious celebrations, culture and community activities.
- Participación: clubs, cultural and sports entities, youth groups, businesses and neighbors support a good part of the programme together with the City Council. There are different proposals for children, young people, adults and seniors.