Virgen Blanca Festivities

The Fiestas de la Virgen Blanca (in Basque: Andre Maria Zuriaren Jaiak) have been celebrated every year, since 1884.[where?]

It honours the patron saint of the city, and features a programme of special events, activities and free open-air concerts.

The actual festivity starts at six o'clock in the afternoon with the txupinazo and Celedón's (a rag doll with an umbrella) descent.

On arriving to the balcony of the Church of San Miguel, Celedón greets the crowds below and wishes everyone a happy celebration.

These are groups of boys blusas and girls (neskak) from the city, who take an active part throughout the Virgen Blanca festivities.