Forbidden to spread rumors and to place folding chairs to watch the Holy Week in Malaga on the street

As the brethren are already closely watching the sky following the Meteorology announcement that a DANA threatens the stability of the beginning of Holy Week, less than a week from its official start, the Malaga City Council has released the mayor's proclamation, Francisco de la Torre, about the regulations that must be followed during these days. It prohibits, in addition to the spread of false rumors, placing folding chairs, chairs, armchairs, tables, or any other mobile furniture or non-permanent obstacle "without authorization" at points affected by the processional parades.

For those who violate this last measure, there will be consequences. The document warns that the Local Police will force offenders to remove these elements "and if they do not comply, the administration, through its corresponding services, will remove them, “with the costs incurred being charged to the concerned party."

Additionally, the text urges "individual responsibility to prevent the spread of false rumors that can cause alarm and even create serious security issues." For this purpose, it has requested that when sharing information, it "should be accurate and refer to official sources and/or media outlets that verify their information with such sources." In this regard, it has specified that the administrations have verified profiles on social networks that report what happens during these days.

The mayor has detailed that instructions have been given to the Local Police and municipal inspectors "to be particularly diligent in enforcing the provisions of this proclamation." Non-compliance will result in the "imposition of penalties and the adoption of measures that are legally appropriate."

It is also recommended to merchants and restaurateurs located on the streets where the thrones pass, to turn off their lights during the passage of these. Similarly, their cooperation is requested in removing terraces sufficiently in advance of the processional parades, with awnings and umbrellas needing to be folded or retracted.

Regarding street vending, authorized street vending stalls within the official route must remove luminous signs, labels, or any type of advertising on them, and must be covered in maroon, adhering to the obligations outlined in each permit. It also reminds that street vending, except for authorized stalls, is prohibited on public roads. The Local Police will increase surveillance to prevent illegal street vending.

"Spirit of Civic Participation"

The mayor of Malaga, as in previous years, urges in the text the "spirit of civic participation." Thus, he emphasizes respecting and complying with municipal ordinances and calls on "all citizens to collaborate" in the proper maintenance of our streets, parks, and green areas to facilitate the work of cleaning and maintenance services."

Waste Collection

Regarding waste collection, the proclamation indicates that holders of commercial premises selling drinks and food located in the center or in the vicinity of the brotherhoods' routes, but outside the perimeter of the historic center, must deposit their waste in the containers or self-compactors installed, in accordance with the cleaning ordinance.

Regarding commercial establishments located within the perimeter of the historic center, as well as for residents in this sector, specific schedules and methods for waste disposal are established.

Similarly, it is indicated that the cleaning company Limasam will resort to the use of stationary/self-compacting vehicles that will be installed at certain points for use by merchants, residents, and restaurateurs, thus always having the possibility to dispose of their waste during the processional parades.

The mayor has also invited the use of handbags and ashtrays, which the Cleaning Company will distribute along the procession routes, to collect papers, wrappers, cans, and similar waste, to later deposit them in containers.

Similarly, it is desirable to make use of fixed and temporary trash bins that will be installed in the city center. When planning your outings to the processional routes, you are invited to consider the necessary reduction of waste, optimizing the use of packaging and wrappers to reduce the presence of waste in the center of our city."

Moreover, the proclamation reminds that it is prohibited, between 9:00 PM on Friday 11 and 7:00 AM on Monday 21, to place containers for construction in the historic center of the city, as well as, on the itineraries of the processional routes according to their different schedules.

It also emphasizes that for safety reasons for people, and effectiveness for cleaning, it is necessary to respect the areas where the anti-wax product is being applied.

Also, for safety reasons, the transit of people and vehicles over temporarily closed underground areas is prohibited throughout Holy Week. Similarly, and on the other hand, in those streets that are included in the processional parades, which are occasionally cut off, attention must be paid to the informational panels, which will be placed in visible locations by the Police and respect the prohibition of parking or driving, as indicated by these.

Another point of the proclamation emphasizes that "to help maintain safety standards and not interrupt the normal development of the processional parades, citizens using the existing walkways in the official route to cross streets, access their chairs, or exit buildings, must heed the instructions of authorized personnel serving in this area specifically designated for the processional parades."

Similarly, the access control system to the special protection area-Historic Center, on the Carretería-Álamos axis and on Cisneros Street will be temporarily disabled.

The proclamation recommends the use of public transport. The Malaga Transport Company will extend bus schedules and services during Holy Week, "strengthening night lines and offering 63,000 more seats each day." Additionally, additional taxi stops will be incorporated, and the offer will be expanded.

Maintain Calm and Avoid Running in Case of Incidents

Among the general safety recommendations, the proclamation states that in the real event of any incident, it is necessary to remain calm, avoid running, and always "heed the recommendations of the police forces, Civil Protection, or the security personnel of the organization"; as well as pay attention to the green signage indicating the nearest evacuation routes.

Similarly, it is urged to avoid carrying bulky objects that may obstruct the passage of people through crowded streets --generally carts, bicycles, etc.--. Also, it insists on maintaining "respectful behaviors with other attendees at the processions, with special consideration for the presence of elderly people, children, and people with reduced mobility." It also reminds of the reinforcement of the Emergency, Medical, and Civil Protection Device during Holy Week in Malaga 2025.