Las Cuevecitas Festival: A festival in honour of San Andrés
On the final day of the Las Cuevecitas festivities in Candelaria, Saint Andrew the Apostle is honoured with a church service, a procession and fireworks. The day begins at midday with the ringing of bells and fireworks, and ends with a neighbourhood dance evening featuring Pepe Benavente.
At 12 noon, the ringing of bells and the setting off of fireworks mark the start of the festivities. The main programme begins at 19:00 with a church service in honour of San Andrés. It will be celebrated by Father Gregorio Ramos Domínguez, with singing provided by the Agrupación Folklórica Los Brezos.
Afterwards, the procession carrying the image of the Apostle San Andrés will make its way through the village, accompanied by the Banda de Música Las Candelas. This will be followed by a fireworks display by the Hermanos Toste from Los Realejos.
As the festivities draw to a close, the neighbourhood comes together for a final dance event featuring Pepe Benavente. The celebration forms part of the multi-day Las Cuevecitas festivities, which began on Saturday, 28 November.
