• Spain 2026
    The procession begins.
    Parade band of mostly school children.Children's band.Children from the school carrying the cross.Children bearing the cross.The crown of thorns.ChristWomen carrying lanterns and candles keeping vigil.More bands with kids of all ages.Again barefoot with the crossChrist being taken down from the cross.Women in black representing grief.Maria escorted by a military guard and band.Maria. Her paso was quite large and hard to turn the corners in these narrow streets.We think this is a local unit. No parade weapons here. They carried the real deal.The military band. They also had gaietas, a type of Galician bagpipe.Military band.

    Saturday night

    April 5 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 70 °F

    A somber and lengthy procession that began at one of the local schools and included many school children, 3 bands, and a military escorts on Saturday. Phil and I picked a great place to viewing.