Cartagena, Bolívar
November, around November 11
They commemorate Cartagena's declaration of absolute independence on November 11, 1811. There are street bandos, cabildos such as the one in Getsemaní, comparsas, parades, traditional music and dance, and the Popular Pageant.
Dates change every year: confirm them with the town before you travel.
Heritage: Patrimonio Cultural Inmaterial del Distrito (Acuerdo 098 de 2026); en julio de 2026 el Consejo Nacional de Patrimonio aprobó su inclusión en la Lista Representativa de Patrimonio Cultural Inmaterial de la Nación