San Froilán Festival and Las Cantaderas in León
León celebrates San Froilán with Las Cantaderas, decorated carts, traditional banners, a market, music and historic ceremonies in the old town.
Usual date and duration
Late September and early October; San Froilán's feast day is 5 October.
Where it takes place
Events take place around the Cathedral, Plaza de Regla, San Isidoro, Plaza Mayor and the streets of central León.
Province: Leon.
Autonomous community: Castile and León.
Events and traditions
Las Cantaderas, the Foro u Oferta ceremony, decorated carts and Leonese banners define a festival combining devotion, local memory and street life.
Planning your visit
Check times, access information and any late changes through the organisers' channels before travelling.