Presentation of the Immaculate Conception Standard
Attendees hold lit torches (escobas) and create a dramatic field of fire along the procession route, then gather to chant '¡Viva la Virgen!' as the standard is hoisted.
Around 5 PM
Burning Brooms Festival
Los Escobazos
Jarandilla de la Vera, Spain
Dec 7, 2026ConfirmedSource
Each December 7, on the eve of the Immaculate Conception, the village of Jarandilla de la Vera blazes with Los Escobazos. Villagers parade by torchlight, striking one another with burning brooms in showers of sparks, in an ancestral Extremaduran festival that joins fiery spectacle with deep devotion.
Key moments
Day 1 · Dec 7
Where it happens
Plaza de Santa María de la Torre
Jarandilla de la Vera, Spain
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Prepare before you go
Bring a broom-shaped torch if participating
Dress for the setting
Old or thick clothing
Keep the visit respectful
Protective headwear or scarves
Practical notes
Crowds & timing
Crowd level: high.
Tickets
Free events are available.
Reviewed mediaREGIONAL RELIGIOUS RITUAL
Burning Brooms Festival
Los Escobazos
Jarandilla de la Vera, Spain
Each December 7, on the eve of the Immaculate Conception, the village of Jarandilla de la Vera blazes with Los Escobazos. Villagers parade by torchlight, striking one another with burning brooms in showers of sparks, in an ancestral Extremaduran festival that joins fiery spectacle with deep devotion.
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The story behind it
Los Escobazos is a deeply ingrained Extremaduran festival blending religious devotion and rural tradition. It is tied to Marian faith (honoring the Virgin) and community heritage. Locals invite participants with traditional homemade pitarra wine and buns, emphasizing generosity and folklore in this communal event. As a declared National Tourist Interest festival, it showcases regional identity and a shared calendar of celebra...
Key moments to know
Day 1Dec 7Around 5 PMApproximate
Presentation of the Immaculate Conception Standard
Attendees hold lit torches (escobas) and create a dramatic field of fire along the procession route, then gather to chant '¡Viva la Virgen!' as the standard is hoisted.
How to show up well
first-timer tips
Prepare before you go
Bring a broom-shaped torch if participating
Dress for the setting
Old or thick clothing
Keep the visit respectful
Protective headwear or scarves
Respect local boundaries
Local greeting (e.g., "Viva la Virgen de la Concepción!")
Essentials at a glance
Date window
Dec 7, 2026
Confirmed
City / Area
Jarandilla de la Vera
La Vera
Cost
Free public events available
Good for
Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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