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Festivities of San Pascual Baylón

Vila-real, La Plana Baixa, Castellón

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Festivities of San Pascual Baylón

Activity · Vila-real, La Plana Baixa, Castellón

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Patron saint festivities of Vila-real in honour of San Pascual Baylón, with ten days of processions, parades and popular events. Devotion to the saint dates back to the 18th century, although the festivities became firmly established when he was declared the city's patron saint in 1917. On 16 May, the eve of his feast day, a bonfire is lit preceded by a flower offering in front of the basilica; over the ten days the city changes character with open-air dances, shows, sports and bull-related events such as the bou per la vila and the bou embolat. On the Monday of the festive week the xulla is held, a neighbourhood dinner based on grilled lamb ribs.

en torno al 17 de mayo

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