Los Montesinos announces full program for Fiestas Patronales 2025 honoring the Virgen del Pilar
- Event: Fiestas Patronales 2025 in los Montesinos (in honor of the Virgen del Pilar)
- Dates: Saturday 27 September – Sunday 26 October 2025
- Program: More than 30 activities for all ages – religious ceremonies, concerts, sports, children’s activities and the local “Charangazo”
- Program published: From Monday 22 September on the Los Montesinos town website and official social media
- Key changes: Charangazo moved to Saturday afternoon; prizes added for the float parade
Introduction
The town of Los Montesinos has unveiled the official schedule for the 2025 Fiestas Patronales, a month-long celebration dedicated to the Virgen del Pilar. With a mix of tradition and new ideas, local authorities say the program aims to be inclusive, participatory and entertaining for residents and visitors alike.
Program overview: traditions with new touches
The fiestas Patronales will run from 27 September to 26 October and include more than thirty events designed for all audiences. The municipal government emphasizes that the schedule responds to neighborhood feedback and that organizers have introduced changes to improve participation and appeal across generations.
Main categories of events
- Religious events in honor of the Virgen del Pilar
- Traditional celebrations including the local “Charangazo” (Los Montesinos’s version of a chupinazo)
- Cultural events and live concerts
- Sports competitions and activities
- Children’s shows and family-pleasant programming
- Parades and street activities with newly introduced prizes for floats
highlights and changes to watch
- Charangazo on Saturday afternoon: The festival’s opening “charangazo” will take place on the afternoon of Saturday, 27 September – a change made in response to local requests.
- Float parade with prizes: For 2025 the parade will award prizes to the best carrozas (floats), encouraging more creative participation.
- More than 30 activities: A broad program combining religious observances,concerts,sports and children’s activities ensures events for every age.
- Program availability: Complete program published on the Los Montesinos town website and its social media channels as 22 September.
What officials are saying
José Ángel Vallejos, the town’s Councillor for Festivals, highlighted that the program reflects residents’ suggestions: “We’ve heard suggestions from neighbors and groups, so changes like moving the Charangazo to Saturday afternoon or introducing prizes in the float parade respond exactly to what people were asking for. We want these festivals to be participatory, joyful and to bring generations together.”
Mayor José Manuel Butrón urged broad participation and respectful celebration: “These fiestas Patronales 2025 show the Town Hall’s commitment to our traditions and to innovation. Keeping what identifies us as a town while allowing space for new ideas guarantees the festivals are for everyone.I invite residents and visitors to enjoy every event, to participate and to feel Los Montesinos filled with joy, music and community spirit onc again.”
Speedy calendar (key dates)
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 22 September 2025 | official program published online and on social media |
| 27 September 2025 | Opening Charangazo (Saturday afternoon) – start of festivities |
| 27 September – 26 October 2025 | Full program of events, concerts, religious acts and family activities |
How to participate and practical tips
- Check the complete day-by-day program on the Los Montesinos official website and the town’s social media pages for times and locations (program published from 22 September).
- If you plan to enter the float parade, register early - note that 2025 will include prizes for the best floats.
- Respect public spaces and neighbors: local leaders emphasize civility and community spirit.
- Bring family-friendly supplies: many events are outdoors and include activities for children.
Where to find the full schedule
the town council has made the complete program available on its official channels. For the most accurate, up-to-date details, consult Los Montesinos’s official web page and social media profiles, which will include event times, locations and any last-minute changes.
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Credits and source
Article based on reporting from Vega baja Digital. Original coverage by Elisa gil.