Santa Cruz de la Palma and Holy Cross Day in Spain
Santa Cruz de la Palma and Holy Cross Day in Spain is held on May 3. This event in the first decade of the month May is annual. 
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The city of Santa Cruz de la Palma begins this day with celebrations to mark the day of its founding, which occurred on May 3, 1493. A program of many events of various kinds is planned in the capital city.
On May 3, many countries around the world commemorate the Day of the Holy Cross, instituted in the 4th century. This popular tradition, which has its origins in Jerusalem, is still celebrated in several Spanish-speaking countries.
This festivity is celebrated in cities such as Spain, Chile, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Colombia and Venezuela.
Similar holidays and events, festivals and interesting facts
Anniversary of the Dos de Mayo Uprising on May 2 (Community of Madrid, Spain);
Madrid Day in Spain on May 2 (Fiesta de la Comunidad de Madrid or Día de la Comunidad de Madrid);
World Day of Bullying Prevention on May 2
Festival of the wine horses in Caravaca de la Cruz on May 2
Fiesta de las Cruces in Spain and Hispanic America on May 3 (Cruz de Mayo);
Mother's Day in Hong Kong on May 4 (also Hungary, Lithuania, Mozambique, Portugal, Spain, Romania; celebrated on the first Sunday in May);
Day of Homage to the Spanish deported and deceased in Mauthausen and other camps and to all victims of Nazism in Spain on May 5