# Rocío Jubilee in Almonte > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/roco-jubilee-in-almonte > Updated: 2026-08-03T17:53:45.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 3. The Rocío Jubilee, which began with the unveiling of the Virgin’s new Pastora habit and the announcement of the “Sigue sus pasos” motto, continues to expand its community outreach. On 20 August, as the Virgin of El Rocío is transferred to Almonte, the town hall will host an accessible viewing space under the “Cara a Cara” programme, allowing seniors and people with disabilities to witness the Venida and the later return procession. Mayor Francisco Bella highlighted the initiative as a commitment to full inclusion during the nine‑month celebration that runs from 15 August 2025 to 16 May 2027. Nearby, the town of Cabra is preparing its own XIII Romería de Votos y Promesas, underscoring a broader wave of Virgin‑focused festivals across Andalusia during the same period. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-03: Andalusian towns Cabra and Almonte host major Virgin festivals in August Cabra will hold its XIII Romería of the Virgen de la Sierra on 14‑15 August, while Almonte’s “Cara a Cara” programme will provide accessible viewing of the Virgen del Rocío’s Venida for seniors and disabled on 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/andalusian-towns-cabra-and-almonte-host-major-virgin-festivals-in-august ### 2026-08-01: Almonte's Rocío Jubilee Begins August 15 with Motto 'Sigue sus pasos The Hermandad Matriz de Nuestra Señora del Rocío de Almonte unveiled the motto “Sigue sus pasos” for the Rocío Jubilee, running from 15 Aug 2025 to 16 May 2027, with opening Mass led by Bishop Santiago Gómez Sì 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/almontes-roco-jubilee-begins-august-15-with-motto-sigue-sus-pasos ### 2026-07-24: Virgin of El Rocío dressed for Almonte’s August 19 arrival The Virgin of El Rocío was presented in Almonte wearing a newly crafted Pastora habit ahead of the 19 August Venida, featuring gold‑threaded embroidery, pearls, and poppy motifs donated by local brotherhoods. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/virgin-of-el-roco-dressed-for-almontes-august-19-arrival --- Cite as: Rocío Jubilee in Almonte. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/roco-jubilee-in-almonte