Legua Popular El Val (Fun Run)
Open free event for all ages; spectators cheer on runners, adding to festive spirit.
~10:00
Patron Saint Festivities of Our Lady of Val
Fiestas Patronales de la Virgen del Val
Alcalá de Henares, Spain
Sep 18 - 25, 2026Expected
Each September, the Val neighborhood of Alcalá de Henares honors the Virgin of Val, patroness of its district. A procession carries the Virgin from her chapel into town and back amid sports and square dances, in a celebration that blends grassroots Catholic devotion with civic festivity.
Key moments
Day 3 · Sep 20
Procesión de Nuestra Señora del Val
Community members and visitors follow the float on foot. Silence or devotional singing is customary; onlookers line the streets respectfully.
~19:00
Where it happens
Ermita de Nuestra Señora del Val
Alcalá de Henares, Spain
Open in MapsHow to show up well
Plan the timing
Warm clothes for evening processions
Read the local rhythm
Basic Spanish to enjoy folklore shows
Keep the visit respectful
Attend procession quietly; join street activities respectfully.
Practical notes
Crowds & timing
Crowd level: moderate.
Tickets
Free events are available.
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Patron Saint Festivities of Our Lady of Val
Fiestas Patronales de la Virgen del Val
Alcalá de Henares, Spain
Each September, the Val neighborhood of Alcalá de Henares honors the Virgin of Val, patroness of its district. A procession carries the Virgin from her chapel into town and back amid sports and square dances, in a celebration that blends grassroots Catholic devotion with civic festivity.
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Sep 18 - 25, 2026Expected dates
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The story behind it
This festival occurs in Alcalá’s Val neighborhood and highlights grassroots Catholic devotion blended with community fairs. It showcases the local community's role in organizing religious processions (carrying the Virgin statue to/from the Hacienda de Val) and popular celebrations (fiestas populares), preserving neighborhood identity within the larger city.
Key moments to know
Day 3Sep 202 moments
Day 3Sep 20~10:00Expected
Legua Popular El Val (Fun Run)
Open free event for all ages; spectators cheer on runners, adding to festive spirit.
Day 3Sep 20~19:00Expected
Procesión de Nuestra Señora del Val
Community members and visitors follow the float on foot. Silence or devotional singing is customary; onlookers line the streets respectfully.
How to show up well
first-timer tips
Plan the timing
Warm clothes for evening processions
Read the local rhythm
Basic Spanish to enjoy folklore shows
Keep the visit respectful
Attend procession quietly; join street activities respectfully.
Respect local boundaries
Visitors should respect the local rural setting (Ermita) and remain quiet during processions.
Essentials at a glance
Date window
Sep 18 - 25, 2026
Estimated
City / Area
Alcalá de Henares
Alcalá de Henares
Cost
Free public events available
Good for
Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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