CORPUS CHRISTI (GRANADA)

The local city band lead the procession

Our second day in Granada was even better than the first. We had a leisurely breakfast before joining the huge crowds to watch the Corpus Christi procession that signals the beginning of the Granada Feria.

It was the longest procession we have ever seen and was attended by all of the Catholic Churches within the city of Granada and all of the local authorities, dignitaries and military personnel. 

The highly decorated 'trono' is carried by over 40 men, who are hidden within it, on a circular route through the city centre starting and ending at the Cathedral. To add to the spectacle the streets were carpeted in camomile and poppies.

On the final corner there was a lady on a balcony throwing bag after bag of rose petals onto the trono and each one was greeted with cheers of 'O lay'

The carriers of the trono can be seen through the windows

Rose Petals float down from the balcony above

Not everyones interested of course...