Festivals in Vilagarcía de Arousa

Local festivals of Vilagarcía de Arousa

The celebration most identified with Vilagarcía de Arousa is San Roque, el 16 August, vinculada a la popular Festa da Auga. The tradition develops in the urban area, especially in the route and surroundings of San Roque, with procession, neighbourhood participation and the characteristic atmosphere of water in the street.

• Name of the main festivals: San Roque y Festa da Auga.
• Main celebration day: 16 August, festividad de San Roque.
• Usual duration: The festivities usually last for several days in August around San Roque; The specific programme must be confirmed each year in municipal publications.
• Usual places: urban centre of Vilagarcía, parish church of Santa Eulalia, chapel and neighbourhood of San Roque, central streets and municipal spaces included in each programme.
• Associated traditions: religious acts, procession of San Roque, music, participation of neighbors and visitors, and request for water in the street during the Festa da Auga.
• Who participates: City Hall, municipal services, associations, neighbors, families, visitors and security and cleaning devices when programming requires it.
• Local public holiday: must be confirmed each year in the official work calendar. The main day of the holiday should not be confused with the public holiday approved for a specific year.
• Other cultural events: Santa Rita, the Festa da Ameixa de Carril, activities linked to the port, local culture, summer agenda and municipal programming.
• Otras ofertas culturales: the surroundings of Carril, the Arousa estuary, the maritime heritage, the port activity, the municipal cultural spaces and the proximity to the island of Cortegada.

Detailed information on individual celebrations:

• Vilagarcía de Arousa Water Festival