The Feria of Sevilla is not to be missed.
Seville boasts two of the largest festive celebrations in the whole province ... even the whole of Spain.
The first is Semana Santa (Easter Week) which is truly spectacular with extraordinary processions of masked penitents and carnival-style floats. People travel from across the country and around the world to witness this annual week-long event.
Next comes the Feria de Abril or April Fair which possibly the largest annual fair in Andalucia. This is a week long party of drink, food, fino (link sherry) and flamenco.
Other celebrations that take place in Seville include the Rocío pilgrimage, with the “Lunes de Rocío” (Rocío Monday) a traditional holiday (estimated to fall on June 1 in 2009 and May 24 in 2010).
Corpus Christi is also observed in Seville and in Seville the patron saint day, the “Vírgen de los Reyes” (Virgin of the Kings), falls on August 15th.
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