Quibdó, Chocó
September and early October; culminates on October 4
Quibdó honors Saint Francis of Assisi with parades through its Franciscan neighborhoods, chirimía music, floats and costumes. In the final days there are raft processions on the Atrato River, and on October 4 the saint's procession goes out.
2026 dates: 2026-09-19 – 2026-10-05 source
Dates change every year: confirm them with the town before you travel.
Heritage: Patrimonio Cultural Inmaterial de la Humanidad (UNESCO, 2012)