Solemnity of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary — Piura
On August 15 the city of Piura celebrates the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, patroness of the city, with solemn Masses at the Cathedral and parishes.
Events
Holy Week in the City of Piura
- Holy Week (March–April; 2027: Palm Sunday March 21, Holy Thursday 25, Good Friday 26, Easter 28)
- Free entry
- Piura
About this place
La Semana Santa se celebra en todas las provincias de Piura con singulares muestras de fe y sincretismo religioso. En la ciudad, la Basílica Catedral y las parroquias urbanas programan misas, Vía Crucis y procesiones. En 2027 la Semana Santa va del Domingo de Ramos (21 de marzo) al Domingo de Resurrección (28 de marzo), con feriados nacionales el Jueves y Viernes Santo (25 y 26 de marzo).
Qué llevar: ropa cómoda, abrigo para las noches y protección solar.
How to get there
Piura historic center; for the full experience also visit Catacaos (12 km).
Activities
- Holy Week Masses
- Via Crucis
- Processions
Services
- Historic center with full services
- Holy Week gastronomy
- Transport to Catacaos
Keep exploring
Other places in Piura and events
Lord of Miracles in Piura — Purple Month
The Lord of Miracles processions through the city of Piura in October, starting at the Basilica Cathedral, including devotion to the Virgin of the Cloud.
Jubilee Week of Piura
Civic-religious celebration from October 1–12 in the city of Piura, within the month of the Captive Lord and the Lord of Miracles.
