The neighborhood of La Minilla is preparing for a week of celebrations from June 15th to 22nd, marking its patron saint festivities. The program combines religious events, cultural offerings, children's activities, and moments eagerly awaited by residents, such as the creation of traditional carpets and a procession through the streets.
The Las Palmas de Gran Canaria City Council, through the Isleta-Puerto-Guanarteme District Department, collaborates in this festival aimed at fostering coexistence and citizen participation. The district councilor, Héctor Alemán, highlighted the importance of these festivities as "a magnificent opportunity to come together and continue strengthening the bonds that make La Minilla a vibrant and participatory neighborhood," emphasizing the residents' involvement in keeping traditions alive.
The program will kick off on Sunday, June 15th, with a preparatory triduum at the Plaza del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús, running until Tuesday the 17th. On the same day, a shared coffee will be held to recall anecdotes from the neighborhood's history. Wednesday the 18th will feature the traditional "Bingo del Pobre" (Poor Man's Bingo), while Thursday the 19th will offer a musical evening with shared food and a performance by Parranda La Polvajera following the Eucharist.
Friday the 20th is set to be a family-focused day with a "papahuevos" (egg-carrying) parade, children's games, inflatable attractions, and the creation of traditional carpets by residents, one of the most representative symbols of the festivities. Saturday the 21st will include a procession and a Eucharist, followed by a fireworks display. Finally, Sunday the 22nd will conclude the program with a mass in memory of deceased residents.
