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The day will start at 11:00 in the morning with the traditional mass in honor of the Virgin of Carmen, followed by a walk that will depart from the church with the decorated floats for the occasion.
The deputy mayor of the municipality of Vélez-Málaga and councilor of Tourism, Jesús Pérez Atencia; the Deputy Mayor of Mezquitilla and Lagos, David Vilches; and the president of the Bahía de Lagos Association, Carlos Palacios, have today presented the details of the highly anticipated Romería de Lagos in Honor of the Virgin of Carmen, which will take place this coming Sunday, June 1, 2025. In a press conference held today, the importance of this event, which is one of the main popular festivities in the area, was highlighted.
The Deputy Mayor, David Vilches, thanked the support of the media and emphasized the fundamental role played by the Bahía de Lagos Association in the organization of the pilgrimage. «Today we come to present a celebration for everyone, organized by the Bahía de Lagos Association, which not only collaborates but also coordinates all the details to keep this tradition alive. From the Deputy Mayor’s Office, our role is to support them in everything necessary, as we have always done, to maintain and protect our popular traditions,» Vilches pointed out.
The day will start at 11:00 in the morning with the traditional mass in honor of the Virgin of Carmen, followed by a walk that will depart from the church with the decorated floats for the occasion. The route goes along the Río Lagos, culminating around lunchtime in the specially prepared area for the event, where a day of fellowship and devotion will be celebrated.
To liven up the afternoon, attendees can enjoy the performance of the music group «Al Son del Agua» starting at 5:00 PM. Vilches invited all residents and visitors to join the festivities, emphasizing the importance of sharing this day with family and friends. «It is a unique opportunity to enjoy our culture, traditions, and, above all, to live together,» added the Deputy Mayor.
On his part, Carlos Palacios, president of the Bahía de Lagos Association, also thanked the institutional support and highlighted the collaboration of all residents in the organization of the pilgrimage. «We are delighted to see how our traditions are more alive than ever. This year, in addition to the mass, we will have the participation of the flamenco choir ‘Brisas de Lago’, which will accompany the Virgin during the celebration,» explained Palacios.
The pilgrimage route will start at 12:15 noon, departing from the church and heading along the Pantano or Realenga road towards the entrance of Lagos, where participants will gather before continuing to the Deputy Mayor’s Office of Mezquitilla and Lagos. At this point, attendees will have the opportunity to interact with the locals before returning to the Río.
After lunch, an awards ceremony will be held for participants in the categories of Miss Romera adult, Miss Romera child, Mister adult, Mister child, and for the best decorated floats. These trophies are a way to recognize the effort and creativity of the participants, who prepare with enthusiasm for this celebration.
«This event is an opportunity to keep our roots alive, for the younger ones to get to know and value our traditions, and, of course, to spend a pleasant day in good company,» concluded Carlos Palacios, inviting everyone to enjoy the Romería this coming Sunday.
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