Crafts, Canarian Mass and Procession in Honor of Our Lady of Carmen

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Las Goteras once again gathers around its patron saint, Our Lady of Mount Carmel, during the celebration of its festivities. From 11 to 18 July, the Neighbourhood Association has prepared an extensive programme of religious and popular events. Saturday, 11 The programme begins at 20:30 with the official opening address, which will be given by local resident Gonzalo Ramírez. At 21:00 the election of the Romero and the Children’s Romera will take place, and at 22:00 the first big open-air dance will be held, with music by the group Nueva Impresión. Sunday, 12 At 10:00 there will be an exhibition of handicrafts made by residents of the neighbourhood. At 12:30 the Canarian Mass will be celebrated, sung by the folk group Las Goteras, and at 13:30 the procession with the image of Our Lady of Mount Carmel will go through the streets of the neighbourhood. At 14:30 there will be a big popular paella in the square, which will end at 16:00 with the Verbena del Solajero, with music by DJ Nico. Monday, 13 From 19:30, residents will share a tasting of dishes prepared by themselves, in an atmosphere accompanied by games of parcheesi, the goose game, bingo and other board games. Tuesday, 14 From 16:30 there will be bouncy castles, children’s games and an afternoon snack for the little ones. Wednesday, 15 The festivities will recover part of the popular memory with an afternoon dedicated to traditional games starting at 16:30. Thursday, 16 The Ermita del Carmen will host Masses at 9:30 and 11:30. At 17:30 the procession with the image of Our Lady of Mount Carmel will take place through the streets of the neighbourhood, followed by a welcoming Mass at 19:00. The day will end at 20:00 with hot chocolate and churros. Friday, 17 At 20:30 the traditional bingo will begin, and from 22:30 the square will once again be filled with music and dancing with a big open-air dance enlivened by Grupo Aimar. Saturday, 18 July From 10:00 there will be a motorbike exhibition, ribbon race, little ones with their bicycles, envite championship and trophy presentation. From Santa Brígida Town Council we congratulate the residents for their dedication and commitment. Long live Our Lady of Mount Carmel!