No 1032 Monday 15th - Sunday 21st July 2024
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A L A N D A N D S E A P I LG R I M A G E I N HONOUR OF THE VIRGIN DEL CARMEN
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he Fiestas de la Virgen del Carmen in San Pedro del Pinatar, declared of Regional Tourist Interest in 1965, keep alive a tradition that dates back to the 18th century, that highlights the fishing and seafaring origin of the municipality, on the shores of the Mar Menor. Annually, on 16 July, San Pedro del Pinatar is filled with fervour, devotion and joy, with a popular land and sea pilgrimage in honour of the Patron Saint of Fishermen, followed by thousands of people, the origin of which dates back to 1892. Since then, this festival has been celebrated, with few interruptions, in what has become a festive day marathon that starts at 7am. with a musical reveille through the streets of the town by the 'Unión Musical' Band. On Saturday, just before 8am, hundreds of people witnessed one of the most emotional moments of the day, when the fishermen took the Virgin out of the Temple for the open-air mass in front of the Church of San Pedro Apóstol.
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