Fiesta Julias (July Festival)

The July Festivities in Santa Ana, El Salvador, take place every year from the 17th to the 27th of July. The July celebrations honor the city's patron saint, "Our Lady of Santa Ana". The Santa Ana July celebrations have become one of El Salvador's most important traditions. Visitors can enjoy mechanical games, parades, live music, dances, and a variety of traditional religious events during these days. Visitors can also sample the local cuisine, sample the local sweets, sip a cup of locally grown coffee, and shop for local crafts.

The traditional post office parade, or Desfile de Correos in Spanish, kicks off the July festivities. This brightly colored event is one of the most anticipated. The July celebrations in Santa Ana culminate with a procession in honor of Our Lady of Santa ANA. This procession travels through the city's main streets.

The festivities began around the beginning of the 17th century. The festival's celebratory days have also grown in length over time; they now run from July 17th to the 26th.

Although the Santa Ana celebrations are primarily religious in nature, there are numerous activities for non-religious people who wish to participate. The local government organizes various parades, musical events, dances, and other cultural activities for visitors to enjoy. The cathedral of Santa Ana and the city's downtown area with its historic buildings are two places to visit in July. The main activities and religious events remain constant; however, other enjoyable activities vary from year to year.

Address: Santa Ana, El Salvador

Takes place: mid-July