Sant Jordi (St. George's Day) 2024 in Tarragona
23 April
Celebrate the Sant Jordi (St. George) Feast in Tarragona
On this day the Saint George Feast, patron saint of the Catalans, is commemorated. It is customary for couples to exchange roses and books. There is also a human towers exhibition by the city's four colles (groups): Xiquets de Tarragona, Colla Jove Xiquets de Tarragona, Xiquets del Serrallo and Colla Castellera Sant Pere i Sant Pau.
The St. George's Day in Tarragona has as its neuralgic centre book and rose stalls in the Rambla Nova. Opening hours: from 9:00 to 21:00.
Don't miss it!:
| ACTIVITY |
TIME / PLACE |
Dance of sardanes (Traditional Catalan dances)  |
7 p.m., Verdaguer Square |
| Jornada castellera de Sant Jordi |
8 p.m., Rambla Nova - Balcony of the Mediterranean segment |
Watch this video of a festival of books and roses and of people strolling, choosing and looking for the most desired rose and the most suitable book.