From May 15 to 18, the town center hosts a varied program of events organized by the Ingenio City Council and the Bicentennial Patronage Association of the Virgin
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Everything is ready in El Carrizal for another year of the long-awaited festivities in honor of San Isidro Labrador, which will be held from May 2025 to 15 in 18. The program has been organized by the Ingenio City Council, through the Festivities Department, and the Patronage Association "Bicentennial of the Virgin" - Patronage Festivities of Carrizal, with the collaboration of the Parish of Our Lady of Good Success and various associations.
On Thursday, May 15, the Feast of Saint Isidro, the religious services will begin with the Triduum in honor of the saint. At 17:30 p.m., the Holy Rosary will be recited, leading to the celebration of the Eucharist and the offering of the children to Saint Isidro at 18:00 p.m.
On Friday, May 16, the program continues with Mass at 18:00 p.m., followed at 20:00 p.m. by a zanga tournament in the Plaza del Buen Suceso, coordinated by Agustín Ramírez Pérez and Francisco Suárez Rodríguez. At 21:30 p.m., a rock concert will begin in the Parque del Buen Suceso, featuring performances by Hackers and Evergreen.
Saturday the 17th will be especially dedicated to children and families, with inflatable rides, a craft workshop, and face painting in Buen Suceso Park from 11:00 a.m. to 14:00 p.m. Afternoon activities will begin around 17:00 p.m. with workshops, children's games, and family activities as a prelude to the 19th AFC Guayadeque Children's Folklore Festival, which will begin at 30:19 p.m. at the same venue. Mass in the parish will be celebrated at 00:XNUMX p.m.
Saturday night will culminate with a Night of Parranda and Enyesques at approximately 22:00 p.m. in the plaza, featuring a performance by the Parranda El Viejo Cafetín, followed by more music from Apolo. At midnight, a fireworks display will announce the arrival of the main day of the festivities.
The main events will take place on Sunday, May 18th. The organizers encourage people to wear traditional Canarian attire as a sign of respect and pride in popular customs. From 10:00 a.m. to 15:00 p.m., you can visit the Artisan and Agricultural Market on Sor Josefa Morales Street, as well as the Livestock Fair and Exhibition at the Barranco de Guayadeque Fairgrounds from 10:00 a.m. to 13:00 p.m.
At 11:00 a.m., the Solemn Eucharist will be celebrated in honor of San Isidro, sung by AFC Guayadeque, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. Upon exiting the throne of the patron saint, the group will perform the "Malagueña de Gran Canaria." On this day, a heartfelt tribute will also be paid to José Viera Santana, known as "Pepín Viera," a man deeply connected to his land and traditions, in front of the parish church after the Mass.
After the procession of the patron saint's image, a toast will be offered with traditional clothes (while supplies last) and a traditional festival in the plaza by Yet Garbey and Buena Vibra. The festivities will conclude with a flourish at 20:00 p.m. in the Parque del Buen Suceso with a performance by Cristina Ramos and Benito Cabrera, two great figures of Canarian and national music.
In the coming days, the event program will begin being distributed to businesses and municipal venues. The San Isidro Labrador Festival in Carrizal returns with a bang, tradition, and joy for all residents to enjoy.
