More than 5,000 people filled the streets of Tacoronte on Sunday as the town celebrated the 35th Romería de San Isidro Labrador, one of the biggest events in its annual fiestas.
The popular pilgrimage marked the highlight of the celebrations, with 25 decorated carts and more than 50 folk groups taking part in a colourful procession through the town centre.
A celebration of Canarian tradition
Following a religious service at Santa Catalina Parish Church, the procession made its way along the traditional route through El Calvario and La Alhóndiga, a route that returned this year as part of the festivities.
The 600-metre route was decorated with flags, palm leaves and traditional displays, while thousands of participants dressed in Canarian costume enjoyed folk music, dancing and local food and drink.
One of the day’s most cherished traditions was the blessing of the animals, held at the junction with Calle El Durazno before the procession continued towards Hamilton Park.
The event was supported by a coordinated safety operation involving the Local Police and emergency services, with Mayor Sandra Izquierdo and members of the municipal council also attending.
A fitting finale to the festivities
The romería brought to a close the main outdoor events of Tacoronte’s 2026 festivities, which began on 20 June with the popular Baile de Magos, attracting more than 3,000 people around 215 traditional dining tables.
The final weekend also featured performances by the Municipal Folk School, an exhibition of native Canarian livestock breeds and a concert by renowned folk group Los Gofiones.
Although the largest public celebrations have now concluded, the cultural programme will officially end on 9 July with the presentation of “Homenaje a los oficios tradicionales de Tacoronte (2023–2025)”, written by journalist Zenaido Hernández Cabrera.