On October 12, Zaragoza transforms into a river of flowers, faith, and folklore. The city pays homage to its patroness, the Virgen del Pilar, with one of the largest floral offerings in Europe. This year, with Peru as the guest country, a blending of cultures further enriches this symbolic day.
Devout Early Morning
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04:15 h | Mass at the Parish of San Pablo.
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04:30 h | Solemn children’s mass at the Chapel of the Virgen del Pilar.
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05:00 h | Aurora Rosary and procession with images of the Virgen del Rosario and Santo Domingo de Guzmán. Departure from San Pablo.
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06:30 h | Solemn Mass (called the Rose) – Parish of San Pablo.
The Great Floral Offering
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06:30 h | The traditional Floral Offering begins with a departure from Plaza Aragón.
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Thousands of citizens dressed in regional costumes participate.
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The event features the Aragonese Costume Contest and the Flower, Baskets, and Floral Arrangements Contest.
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The guest country Peru pays its floral tribute to the Virgin from a prominent position.
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07:30 h | Start of the assembly of the floral carpet over which the pontifical procession will pass after the main mass.
Fairs and Parallel Activities
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08:00 h | Vaquillas – Bullring.
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09:00 h | Concert by Xinglar – Floral Offering Stage, Plaza del Pilar.
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09:35 h | River Offering – From the Expo dock to the Nautical Club.
Culture and Free Access
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10:00 h | Free entry to all municipal museums and exhibition halls:
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Museum of the Forum, Thermal Baths, River Port, Caesaraugusta Theatre, Lonja, Casa Morlanes, and more.
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Hours: 10:00–14:00 and 17:00–20:00 h.
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Family Shows
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11:00 – 20:00 h | Puppet Park – Fair Theatre Festival.
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Companies participating include: Arte Fusión, Periplo Marionetas, Pizzicato, Caleidoscopio Teatro, Apikipala, Rubén Díaz, etc.
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Multicultural Afternoon and Concerts
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16:00 h onwards | Ongoing cultural activities at:
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Expo Park (River and Play).
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San Pablo Park (concerts and DJs).
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Theatre of the Corners, Market Theatre, Auditorium, and other venues with theatrical performances and shows.
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20:00 – 00:00 h | Concerts in Plaza del Pilar and Espacio Zity.
