On This Day: 8 September

On 8 September in Canary Islands history: birthdays, anniversaries and milestones in people's lives, notable dates and historical events across the archipelago.

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Notable dates

  • Danza del DiabloReference year: 2027In Tijarafe, Danza del Diablo is celebrated on September 8 (reference year: 2027).Related municipalities: Tijarafe
  • Fiesta del Pino (Virgin of the Pine)8 September is the day of Our Lady of the Pine, patroness of Gran Canaria, and a public holiday across the island, celebrated at her basilica in Teror. On the eve, 7 September, the great pilgrimage offering takes place with carts and groups from all 21 municipalities of the island, one of the largest folk events in the Canary Islands.Related municipalities: Teror
  • Virgen de AntiguaReference year: 2027In Antigua, Virgen de Antigua is celebrated on September 8 (reference year: 2027).Related municipalities: Antigua
  • Virgen de la EncarnaciónReference year: 2027In Hermigua, Virgen de la Encarnación is celebrated on September 8 (reference year: 2027).Related municipalities: Hermigua
  • Virgen de los RemediosReference year: 2027In Yaiza, Virgen de los Remedios is celebrated on September 8 (reference year: 2027).Related municipalities: Yaiza

Also this month

  • Fiesta de Las MaríasThird Sunday in September.In Santa María de Guía de Gran Canaria, Fiesta de Las Marías is celebrated. Third Sunday in September.Related municipalities: Santa María de Guía de Gran Canaria
  • Moros y CristianosVariable date set by the annual programme.In Barlovento, Moros y Cristianos is celebrated. Variable date set by the annual programme.Related municipalities: Barlovento
  • Pilgrimage of Our Lady of La PeñaThird Friday in September.In Betancuria, Virgen de la Peña is celebrated. Third Friday in September.Related municipalities: Betancuria
  • Romería de San MiguelVariable date in September.In San Miguel de Abona, Romería de San Miguel is celebrated. Variable date in September.Related municipalities: San Miguel de Abona