Neiva celebrates its 414 years of foundation

The capital of Huila marks its anniversary today with a series of civic and cultural activities organized by the mayor's office.

The mayor's office of Neiva, led by Mayor German Casagua Bonilla, scheduled a day of activities to mark the city's 414 years of foundation.

The established dress code is formal white. Activities include a eucharist at 8:00 in the morning at the colonial church in the center, followed by a civic and folkloric parade that begins at the José Eustasio Rivera Convention Center.

The parade travels several streets until reaching Parque Santander, where at 9:00 in the morning a floral offering will be made to the bust of Diego de Ospina y Medinilla, founder of Neiva in 1612.

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Nighttime fireworks and festival celebration at the Bambuco Festival opening in Neiva with music and crowds.
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Bambuco Festival 2026 opens in Neiva with music and fireworks

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The 65th edition of the Bambuco Festival in San Juan and San Pedro 2026 began on June 13 in Neiva's Music Park with the imposition of sashes on 79 contestants and a show of music and fireworks.

The city of Neiva marked its 414 years of history through ceremonies, parades and awards in the capital of Huila.

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On June 26, 2026, Neiva held the symbolic delivery of the city keys to the candidates for the 65th Reinado Nacional del Bambuco. The event included a welcome parade with 22 delegations and the presentation of the official crown.

The electoral day in Neiva concluded on May 31 without security incidents and with positive citizen participation.

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Artists and officials from the Huila Governor's Office along with Corposanpedro conducted a tour of national media outlets in Bogotá to promote the Bambuco Festival in San Juan and San Pedro.

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