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Silletero arranging a vivid purple, pink and white flower silleta in Santa Elena for the Feria de las Flores

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Feria de las Flores

Ten days of flowers, music and the unforgettable Silleteros parade

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Every summer Medellín throws its biggest party, with more than 100 free cultural events and four major parades. The 2026 edition ran July 31–August 9 and closed with the 69th Desfile de Silleteros, when 530 flower farmers from Santa Elena carried their silletas through the city.

Why we love it

  • Watch the Desfile de Silleteros
  • Free concerts and trova across the city
  • Visit a silletero farm in Santa Elena

Enjoy it safely

Huge crowds draw pickpockets: carry only what you need, keep your phone in a front pocket, and agree on a meeting point with your group.

Read the full safety guide

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