Cascamorras Infantil (Children’s Parade)
Children dress as Cascamorras and parade through the streets with music and activities.
Sep 9
Guadix Cascamorras
El Cascamorras de Guadix
Guadix, Spain
Sep 9, 2026ExpectedSource
Each September 9, the Andalusian city of Guadix fires a rocket to send the Cascamorras on his legendary journey to neighboring Baza. The mischievous figure sets off in a tradition shared between the two towns, in a celebration of an old rivalry-turned-bond that fills both with festivity and communal pride.
Key moments
Day 1 · Sep 9
Lanzamiento del Cascamorras (Race Launch)
Spectators and participants gather in the main plaza as the Cascamorras begins his run under festive fireworks and music.
~18:00
Where it happens
Plaza de las Madres
Guadix, Spain
Open in MapsHow to show up well
Plan the timing
Old clothes to get dirty
Read the local rhythm
Willingness to run and be sprayed with paint
Dress for the setting
Join local chants and painting responsibly; do not physically block the Cascamorras. Wear o...
Practical notes
Crowds & timing
Crowd level: moderate.
Tickets
Free events are available.
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Guadix Cascamorras
El Cascamorras de Guadix
Guadix, Spain
Each September 9, the Andalusian city of Guadix fires a rocket to send the Cascamorras on his legendary journey to neighboring Baza. The mischievous figure sets off in a tradition shared between the two towns, in a celebration of an old rivalry-turned-bond that fills both with festivity and communal pride.
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The story behind it
This festival is the Guadix-side of a shared Baza-Guadix tradition, emphasizing communal identity. It involves locals using public squares (e.g. Villalegre Palace grounds) and rites that reflect the region’s heritage of the Virgin of Mercy dispute.
Key moments to know
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Day 1Sep 9Approximate
Cascamorras Infantil (Children’s Parade)
Children dress as Cascamorras and parade through the streets with music and activities.
Day 1Sep 9~18:00Expected
Lanzamiento del Cascamorras (Race Launch)
Spectators and participants gather in the main plaza as the Cascamorras begins his run under festive fireworks and music.
How to show up well
first-timer tips
Plan the timing
Old clothes to get dirty
Read the local rhythm
Willingness to run and be sprayed with paint
Dress for the setting
Join local chants and painting responsibly; do not physically block the Cascamorras. Wear old clothes and goggl...
Essentials at a glance
Date window
Sep 9, 2026
Provisional
City / Area
Guadix
Andalusia
Cost
Free public events available
Good for
Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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