Guide to the Corpus Christi Procession in Malaga 2025: Route, Altars, and Music

Málaga/The streets of downtown Málaga will host the celebration of Corpus Christi this Sunday, June 22. In the morning, Bishop Jesús Catalá will officiate mass at the Cathedral at 11:30 AM, and in the afternoon, a procession will take place. As per tradition, children who made their first communion this year will participate in the procession. The city's Brotherhoods of Glory and Passion will also take part - some of them in charge of the ten altars that will adorn the route.

In the Corpus Christi procession, the Blessed Sacrament and the throne of Our Lady of Kings, Patroness of the Cathedral Chapter, will be carried out. The Diocese has indicated that it will be carried mostly by members of the Men of Throne Daffari Association, whose availability and collaboration are greatly appreciated.

Route of the Corpus Christi Procession in Málaga

The procession will start at 7:30 PM on Sunday, June 22, from the Cathedral. It will pass through Santa María Street, Sánchez Pastor, Granada, Plaza de la Constitución, Larios Street, Sancha de Lara, Molina Lario, and Plaza del Obispo. At 9:30 PM, the Blessed Sacrament will be retired, and the Virgin of Kings will continue the route back to the Cathedral, entering through the Patio de los Naranjos, after passing through Santa María Street.

During the route, there are planned two petal drops, one at the exit of the carriage from the Patio de los Naranjos, and another at the corner of Santa María Street with Molina Lario.

Location of the 10 altars

Along this route, ten altars prepared by different brotherhoods, groups, and parish groups will be set up:

• The Gloria Brotherhoods Association will be located at the end of Sánchez Pastor Street, corner with Granada Street.
• The Holy Week Brotherhoods Association in Plaza de la Constitución.
• The Brotherhood of the Descent at the junction of Larios Street with Moreno Monroy Street.
• The Last Supper Brotherhood in front of number 8 on Larios Street.
• The Trinity Parish Group at the corner of Larios Street with Strachan Street.
• The Queen of All Saints Brotherhood at Pérez Bryan Street.
• The Dolores del Puerto de la Torre Brotherhood, on the Larios stretch near Mesón Vélez.
• The El Carmen de Pedregalejo Parish Group at the intersection of Larios with La Bolsa Street.
• The Our Lady of Mercedes Parish Group of Tarajal in front of the Málaga Palacio Hotel, on Molina Lario.
• The El Sol Parish Group of the Victory Church, will set up their altar next to the south tower of the Cathedral.

Music accompanying the procession

The Band of Trumpets and Drums of the Real Fire Brigade will lead the procession of the Blessed Sacrament, while the Cathedral Choir will close it. Accompanying the Virgin of Kings will be the Municipal Music Band of Málaga.

At the start, the "Pontifical Anthem" will be performed, followed by pieces such as "Lamb of God", "Gloria in excelsis", "I am the Bread of Life", "Málaga to its Virgin of Victory", "Eating from the Same Bread", "Triumphant", "Altare Dei", "Sacris Solemniis", "Where There is Charity and Love", "Iubilaeus", "Esperanza Perchelera", and the National Anthem upon entry.