On This Day: 24 June
On 24 June in Canary Islands history: birthdays, anniversaries and milestones in people's lives, notable dates and historical events across the archipelago.
Notable dates
- Founding of Las Palmas de Gran CanariaOn 24 June, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria commemorates the founding in 1478 of the Real de Las Palmas, from which the present city grew.Related municipalities: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
- Saint John the Baptist in ArucasArucas celebrates its patron saint, John the Baptist, on 23 and 24 June with processions, bonfires, fireworks and a pilgrimage.Related municipalities: Arucas
- Saint John the Baptist in HaríaHaría's festivities for its patron saint, John the Baptist, culminate on 24 June with a mass and a procession through the town.Related municipalities: Haría
- Saint John the Baptist in TeldeTelde celebrates its patron saint, John the Baptist, on 24 June. The day includes traditional events and a procession through the historic centre.Related municipalities: Telde
- Saint John's Eve and DayReference year: 2026In the Canary Islands, Saint John's Eve and Day is celebrated on June 24 (reference year: 2026).
- San JuanReference year: 2027In Valle Gran Rey, San Juan is celebrated on June 24 (reference year: 2027).Related municipalities: Valle Gran Rey
- San JuanReference year: 2027In Vallehermoso, San Juan is celebrated on June 24 (reference year: 2027).Related municipalities: Vallehermoso
- San JuanReference year: 2027In Valverde, San Juan is celebrated on June 24 (reference year: 2027).Related municipalities: Valverde
