Cartagena’s Maritime Procession Honors Patron Saint of Fishermen

Colombia · Culture Key Facts —Date The fixed liturgical feast falls on Thursday, July 16, 2026, a mid-week event that typically draws large crowds to Cartagena’s historic center and bay. —Patronage The Virgen del Carmen is internationally venerated as the patroness of sailors and fishermen, making the nautical procession a deeply spiritual event for local…