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Maspalomas recovers the procession of San Fernando El Chico for its patron saint festivities

The 2026 San Fernando Patron Saint Festivities program, themed 'Roots and Traditions', revives historical and neighborhood events.

Generic image of a religious procession in the Canary Islands.
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Generic image of a religious procession in the Canary Islands.

The 2026 San Fernando Patron Saint Festivities in Maspalomas, dedicated to 'Roots and Traditions', revive the historic San Fernando El Chico procession, combining traditional events and activities for all.

The municipality of San Bartolomé de Tirajana has unveiled the program for the San Fernando 2026 Patron Saint Festivities, an edition aiming to reconnect with the historical and neighborhood essence under the theme 'Roots and Traditions'. Among the most significant novelties is the recovery of the traditional procession of San Fernando El Chico, which will once again travel from its hermitage to the parish church.
The celebrations will take place from May 21st to 31st, offering a diverse program that includes popular music, folklore, neighborhood gatherings, and children's activities, solidifying San Fernando as a key festive hub in the south of Gran Canaria. The Councilor for Festivities and Events, Yilenia Vega, emphasized the commitment to "recover the soul of these festivities" and reinforce the traditions that are part of San Fernando's collective memory.
The procession of San Fernando El Chico, an event deeply rooted in the town's identity and not held for years, is scheduled for Friday, May 29th. This event seeks to reconnect younger generations with the community's history and memories. The mayor, Marco Aurelio Pérez, highlighted the festivities' role as a meeting point and their ability to keep alive the memory of a San Fernando that has evolved without losing its roots.
The program will kick off on Thursday, May 21st, with the opening speech by Paula Rodríguez Artiles, recognized for her social and educational work in the municipality. The presentation also announced the first children's offering pilgrimage, scheduled for May 27th, a pioneering initiative to introduce popular traditions to schoolchildren.
Other notable events include the Masparranda on May 22nd, the offering pilgrimage on May 23rd, and popular evening parties with artists such as Yo Marc Tributo a Marc Anthony and Star Music. Traditional events like the fish barbecue, the Regional Folklore Festival, and Canarian traditional games exhibitions are also returning, with religious acts concluding on May 30th with the procession of San Fernando and the Virgen del Carmen.

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