Feast of Santa María Magdalena in Llanes

The Big Day is 22 July, the feast of Santa María Magdalena. In Llanes this day is announced by the voladores at eight o'clock in the morning. Later, a parade, made up of the members and supporters of the bando, goes through the town to the rhythm of the pasodoble "El Magdaleno", played by the music band, to end in the plazuela de La Magdalena. From there, the processional transfer of the saint to the Basilica begins, where the Solemn Mass takes place.

Once the mass is over, the procession is formed, which passes through the so-called "Barrio de la Magdalena". Once the saint has been placed in her chapel, the great Folk Festival begins, performed by members of the bando. It consists of their own compositions - apart from the genuine "Pericote llanisco". At the end, the Danza de San Joaquín (a variety of the Danza Prima) is formed, which continues to the chapel, where the morning's events come to an end.

After lunch, a concert is given by the music band, which performs classical pieces along with compositions exclusive to the bando. The pilgrimage then begins, until nightfall when the Danza Prima is formed again to the chapel. In the evening, a large verbena will bring the festivities to a close.