Romería Ofrenda to San Francisco Javier 2026 in Arucas, with a verbena by Parranda La Polvajera and Ritmo Bakanoverified
On Saturday 21 November at 17:30 the 2026 Romería Ofrenda to San Francisco Javier sets off from the GC-300 road at km 9 towards the San Francisco Javier neighbourhood of Arucas. On arrival the pilgrims present their offering to the patron saint, followed by a verbena with the Parranda La Polvajera folk group and the band Ritmo Bakano. During the week residents build the arches and the neighbourhood cart.
The Romería Ofrenda is one of the central moments of the San Francisco Javier fiestas in Arucas. The procession of pilgrims follows the main road up to the neighbourhood, where the offering is presented to the patron saint. In the days before, residents decorate the neighbourhood, put up the arches and prepare the cart they take part with.
It takes place on Saturday 21 November 2026 at 17:30, setting off from the GC-300 at km 9 (the main road through San Francisco Javier) and ending in the San Francisco Javier neighbourhood. On arrival there is the offering to the saint, followed by a verbena with the Parranda La Polvajera and the band Ritmo Bakano. The main road is closed between km 9 and km 8 from 16:30 to 19:30, and the stage area from 19:30 to 02:10. The programme gives no price.
