The Patron Saint Festivities begin in honor of Santiago Apóstol in Santiago del Teide

They will take place from July 19 to 25

This Friday, July 19, the Patron Saint Festivities in Honor of Santiago Apóstol begin in Santiago del Teide and they will do so with a parade through the streets of the town announcing the festivities by the batucada Tamatimba. Starting at 9:00 p.m. there will be the Grand Gala for the Election of the Adult Queen of the holidays, which will feature performances by Miriam Reyes and St.Pedro.

On Saturday, July 20, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., there will be a children's play park with workshops and a foam party.  Starting at 8:00 p.m. Grand Gala for the Election of the Children's Queen and Great Lady that will feature performances by Mario Falero and Arturo Castillo. Next, great party with: D'j Chris, Grupo Pa tí and Maraury orchestra.

On Sunday, July 21 at 11:00 a.m., pilgrims will be welcomed at the Hermitage of the Apostle Santiago in El Valle de Arriba. Next, departure to the San Fernando Rey Parish for the celebration of the Holy Mass. Around 6:00 p.m., band meeting in collaboration with the Tenerife Federation of Bands that will feature performances by: A.M.C. Ernesto Beteta of Santa Úrsula, the A.M.C. José Manuel Cabrera Mejías from Icod de Los Vinbos and the Municipal Band of Santiago del Teide. Around 9:30 p.m., open-air cinema with the screening of the film "Summer Vacation."

On Monday, July 22, at 8:00 p.m., Night of Humor with a stellar performance by Abubukaka. On Tuesday, July 23, at 6:00 p.m., folk festival with performances by: AFC Tayme, AFC Cherfe-Chinyero, AF Araza and AFC Raíces. At the end, paella for all attendees and a stellar performance by Pepe Benavente.

 

On Wednesday, July 24, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., children's play park in the square. Around 5:00 p.m., IV Susana Torres Bell Concert. At 9:00 p.m., celebration of the Solemnity of the Apostle Santiago, presided over by the parish priest Víctor Manuel Fernández. Next, procession through the usual places, accompanied by the Municipal Band of Santiago del Teide. At the end, party with the group “Son sin Límite”. 

 

On Thursday, July 25, at 11:30 a.m., the Municipal Banner will depart from the Town Hall, accompanied by the municipal authorities, the military, the Children's Queen, the Adult Queen and the Grand Lady, and the Municipal Band of Santiago del Teide. At 12:00 p.m., the Solemnity of the Apostle Santiago will be celebrated, presided over by His Excellency. and Rev. Mr. Bernardo Álvarez Afonso. Next, procession along the usual route, accompanied by the Municipal Band of Santiago del Teide, municipal authorities, civil, military and faithful.  

 

At 7:00 p.m., the minutes of the XXXVIII edition of the “Rincones de Santiago 2023” Photography and Painting Contest and the VIII edition of the “Lyrical Letters of Santiago” contest will be read. Next, the finale and end of the festivities will be the stellar performance of the group “Mocedades”. The story of Mocedades began in the late sixties in Bilbao. After the phenomenal international triumph he obtained with "Eres Tú", Mocedades continued success after success throughout the seventies and eighties. Mocedades' impressive story continues today with live performances and a new album, "Por amor a México", which is consolidating its position at the top of the international charts.