Floats, groups and tradition take centre stage at the Gran Cavalcada de Festes

Montserrat held the Gran Cavalcada de Festes (Grand Festivities Parade) on the afternoon of Thursday 13 August, one of the central events in the 2026 Festes Majors calendar. The parade began at 7 pm and brought displays prepared by participating groups through the town’s streets.

The different creations competed in the four official categories: Carrossa (float), Comparsa (themed group), Figura (figure) and Tradició (tradition). Floats featured hand-decorated structures; groups developed a common theme; figures represented a single motif, either individually or collectively; and the tradition category brought together displays linked to local roots and identity.

Craftsmanship, originality and staging

The jury assessed the finish of the costumes, the construction of the floats and the decorative elements used by groups, as well as originality and staging. Carrossa offered prizes of €200, €150 and €100 for first, second and third place respectively, plus a €50 participation award. Comparsa offered prizes of €100, €60 and €40, plus €25 for participation. Figura had a €40 first prize and a €10 participation award, while Tradició had a €100 first prize and €25 for participation. Participation awards could not be combined with any other prize.

2026 Cavalcada de Festes winners

• Carrossa — first prize: Ballarines al compàs.
• Carrossa — second prize: Templo Shaolin.
• Carrossa — third prize: Patrulla Canina.
• Comparsa — first prize: Un somni de meravelles.
• Comparsa — second prize: Bajo del mar.
• Comparsa — third prize: Batucada Samba Lion.
• Figura — first prize: Bajo del mar.

Sources: official rules for the 2026 Cavalcada de Festes, the Festes Majors programme and information gathered by El Diari de Montserrat.