Fiestas del Pilar 2024 – Guanarteme , Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
The Guanarteme neighbourhood in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is celebrating their traditional festivities of Virgen del Pilar 2024 between 3-13 October. Verbenas, children’s parties, drag and queen galas and charity events will make up the varied range of events for all audiences this year and also recover the traditional pilgrimage after five years.
Program 2024:
Thursday, 3 October:
at 18:00 a parade of the Sres. Papagüevos de Guanarteme, which will travel through the main streets of the neighbourhood.
at 20:30 in the Plaza del Pilar, the celebrations will officially begin with the Pregón de Inmaculada Medina, and after,at 21:00 there will be the concert of La Trova, which celebrates its 20th anniversary.
Friday, 4 October
at 21:00 the Gala to Select the Queen of the Fiestas del Pilar and Miss Guanarteme 2024, presented by Wendy Fuentes and Iban Padrón and with a performance by Aduén Amaya – Bamboleo to close the evening.
Saturday, 5 October
at 11:00 a children’s party, which will include water slides and a big foam party
at 20:00 the Gala to Select the Children’s Queen and Junior Queen of the Fiestas del Pilar 2024
at 22:00 a tribute concert to Selena, which will be followed by the Chicas Melodía Concert.
Sunday, 6 October
at 13:00 the Plaza del Pilar will vibrate with the La Mekanica by Tamarindos orchestra concert
at 20:30 the Gala for the Election of La Lady and Grand Lady El Pilar 2024, presented by Cataysa Mogollón and Rubén Dizá.
Monday, 7 October
at 17:30 children’s games and a popular snack for adults and children.
at 20:00 the Great Brillo de Esperanza Parade will take place, organized by the Spanish Association Against Cancer of Las Palmas.
Tuesday, 8 October
at 17:30 the fun will continue with more children’s games
at 20:30the Great Night of Copla, with the participation of artists such as Ballet Paulina, Malena Sevilla, José Ortiz, and Rosario Mohedano.
Wednesday, 9 October
at 21:00 the show ‘Entre gotas de Rocío’ by Yamilei Cruz and Mariachi Peleón.
Thursday, 10 October – Youth Day
at 19:00 the III Dance Exhibition Meeting ‘Guanarteme is dance’, which will feature the participation of several dance schools on the island. The day will conclude with a performance by Óscar Martínez DJ Los 40 Principales.
Friday, 11 October
at 18:00 the traditional Romería Ofrenda a Nuestra Señora del Pilar, a pilgrimage offering through the main streets of the neighbourhood.
at 22:00 in the Plaza del Pilar enjoy the performance of the Grupo La Polvajera.
at 00:00 the Papagüevos will invite the neighbours to enjoy the fireworks at Las Canteras Beach with a little street parade, and the day will end with the party by Armonía Show.
Saturday, 12 October
at 11:00 the Mascot of the El Pilar-Farray Business Association will be presented,
at 13:00 the procession will take place after the singing of Ave María.
at 14;30 The afternoon will continue with the performance of the Leyenda Joven Group
at 21:00 the El Pilar 2024 Drag Queen Election Gala, presented by Tomás Galván and Drag Sethlas, with a special performance by Rebeca and a concert by Salvapantallas to close the day.
Sunday 13 October
at 12:00 the 19th edition of the Encuentro de los Srs. Papagüevos, followed by a great popular paella at 13:00 and the Tacones Rojos concert at 13:30 and the day will conclude with a great concert by El Vega Life.
Religious acts:
As for religious events, during the quinario between Monday 7th and Friday 11th, the Rosary will be prayed and the Eucharistic celebration will take place at 18:30.
On Friday 11th, at 20:00, the offering to the Most Holy Virgin of Pilar will take place, and on Saturday 12th, at noon, the mass will be celebrated in her honour, followed by the processional march through the streets of the neighborhood.
Finally, on Monday 14th October, the festivities will culminate with a Eucharist in honor of the deceased of the Parish at 19:00.
