Festivals- June
Alcalá la Real has been in existence since prehistoric times and many of the traditions and customs practised today are reminders of the town’s rich history.  From the time the Romans first settled on La Mota, through the Muslim occupation of the town and into the Christian era, each successive culture has left its mark on the modern-day society and its many colourful celebrations.
	JUNE Corpus Christi- This religious festival is celebrated in June, on the 9th Sunday after Easter Sunday. After the church service, girls and boys who have just completed their first holy communion parade through streets.
For this special occasion, the streets where they pass are adorned with blankets of flower petals which have been used to create beautiful pictures. Also along the route, various altars are placed with representations of the body of Christ, for which this festival is named.
Pilgrimage of la Verónica- This pilgrimage is celebrated during the first week in June. The statue of la Verónica is kept in a hermitage in the uppermost part of the neighbourhood known as ‘Las Cruces’. A celebration is held there during which various activities and competitions take place, and statue is also paraded through the streets.  The festivities continue into the early morning.
June Fair (Feria de San Antonio)- This fair is celebrated in mid-June and often coincides with the Feast of San Antonio.  Adults enjoy the attractive makeshift bars in which local associations, religious brotherhoods and political parties serve food and drink.  However, the main attraction for children are the games and rides that fill the fairground. The village of Fuente Alamo also holds a celebration in honour of San Antonio.
	Night of San Juan- On 23 June, the eve of the Feast of San Juan, a statue of Saint John the Baptist is paraded through the streets of the barrio San Juan.
At 11pm in front of the church of the same name, an effigy of a witch is burnt on a bonfire. She descends from the belltower of the church and passes over the crowd several times before landing in the fire. According to legend, the witch is held prisoner in the dungeon of the castle and on this night she flies through the town to perfrom her magic, particularly imparting good luck on those in attendance. A street party takes place until late into the night and homemade wine and sangría are shared.