# Cultural festivities in Juliaca, Peru

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cultural-festivities-in-juliaca-peru
> Updated: 2026-10-20T14:14:58.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

In late September, Juliaca held large-scale celebrations for the feast of the Virgen de la Merced. The event included a solemn mass at the La Merced temple, a procession to Plaza Bolognesi, and a cultural parade featuring 44 different dance groups. Local security personnel provided assistance to individuals during the festivities to ensure public safety.

By late October, preparations began for the ‘Tocoreada del Amanecer Calcetero,’ a musical and traditional event involving over 100 institutions. This event is scheduled to honor the centennial of the San Román province through a procession in the city's Plaza de Armas.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-20: Cultural events and traditions highlighted across Maule and Juliaca

Cultural celebrations are underway, including school band encounters in Maule, Chile, and centennial festivities in Juliaca, Peru.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cultural-performances-scheduled-in-chile-and-peru

### 2026-09-24: Juliaca celebrates Virgen de la Merced with massive parades

Thousands participated in the Virgen de la Merced festivities in Juliaca, featuring massive cultural parades and religious processions, while local security assisted dozens of intoxicated individuals.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/juliaca-celebrates-virgen-de-la-merced-with-massive-parades

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