On This Day: 4 July
On 4 July in Canary Islands history: birthdays, anniversaries and milestones in people's lives, notable dates and historical events across the archipelago.
Notable dates
- Descent of the Virgin of Los ReyesMovable date: varies by yearEl Hierro celebrates its most important festival, the Bajada de la Virgen de Los Reyes, patroness of the island, on the first Saturday of July every four years, fulfilling a vow made in 1741. The image travels 44 km from its sanctuary at La Dehesa (La Frontera) to Valverde, staying on tour until the first Saturday of August; that Saturday is a public holiday on the island.Related municipalities: Frontera, Valverde
Birthdays
Birth anniversaries
Death anniversaries
Milestones in people's lives
Historical events
Also this month
- Fiesta del AguaLast Sunday in July.In Teror, Fiesta del Agua is celebrated. Last Sunday in July.Related municipalities: Teror
- Romería de San Benito AbadSecond Sunday in July.In San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Romería de San Benito Abad is celebrated. Second Sunday in July.Related municipalities: San Cristóbal de La Laguna