Return Procession of Santa Rita
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Madrelagua is ready to celebrate the Fiesta de Los Paperos 2026! From July 17 to August 8, in honor of Saint Rita of Cascia CULTURAL EVENTS 🔸 Friday, July 24 📖 After the arrival of Saint Rita, the Opening Address will take place, given by the Quintana Reyes family 🎶 Afterwards, performance by the Senior Citizens’ Folkloric Group of Valleseco. 🔸 Saturday, July 25 🇲🇽 8:30 p.m. – Grand Mexican Parade. Attendees are encouraged to come dressed in Mexican clothing 🎺 10:30 p.m. – Mariachi performance and costume contest with prizes for the best individual, couple, and group 🔸 Sunday, July 26 🏍️ 10:00 a.m. – Bikers’ meet-up (classic and sports bikes), with prior registration required 🏁 12:30 p.m. – Ribbon race for motorbikes 🔸 Friday, July 31 🎭 8:30 p.m. – Grand Hi-Fi Show with the participation of the Valleseco Occupational Center and many surprises ❤️ Solidarity collection of non-perishable food 😂 10:00 p.m. – Performance by comedian Maestro Florido 💃 11:00 p.m. – Dance with Son Karibe 🔸 Saturday, August 1 – Family Day 🎈 5:30 p.m. – Children’s party, workshops, inflatables, and a fun water battle 🚴 6:30 p.m. – Ribbon race for bicycles 🥔 7:00 p.m. – Traditional Potato Contest, with prizes for the best lots and the best individual potato 🎶 8:30 p.m. – Zumacal Los Amigos Folkloric Festival 🎉 10:00 p.m. – Grand Dance with DJ Álvaro Rodríguez and Leyenda Joven 🔸 Sunday, August 2 – Main Feast Day 🐄 8:30 a.m. – Livestock Fair 🥔 5:30 p.m. – Grand "Golden Potato" Contest 🏆 6:30 p.m. – Trophy presentation, games, and raffles 🔸 Saturday, August 8 🚌 End-of-Festivities Excursion with a route through San Mateo, Valsequillo, and an afternoon at Melenara beach RELIGIOUS EVENTS 🙏 Friday, July 24 🕖 7:00 p.m. – Eucharist at the SVF Parish and procession up to Madrelagua 🙏 From July 24 to August 1 🕖 7:00 p.m. – Holy Rosary and Novena 🙏 July 29, 30, and 31 🕢 7:30 p.m. – Triduum and Eucharists in honor of Saint Rita of Cascia, with special prayers for the deceased of the neighborhood 🙏 Sunday, August 2 ⛪ 11:00 a.m. – Solemn Eucharist accompanied by the Parranda Los Paperos and subsequent procession through the streets of the neighborhood 🙏 Tuesday, August 4 🕖 7:00 p.m. – Eucharist and return procession of Saint Rita of Cascia to the SVF Parish
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