The first Thursday of June there is a procession for Corpus Christi
which means "the body of Jesus Christ".

Also there are people selling all kinds of wood, tin and paper maché toys
and masks for the next holiday.

The Sunday following June 13 there is a parade called "Desfile de Los Locos"

This celebration is in honor of Saint Antonio.
People from different barrios get together and dance in honor of different saints.
They wear costumes of many different characters.
Before the parade they go to church to say a prayer.
During the parade they throw candies and fruit to the people watching.
There are bands playing along with them all day around the city.

Father's Day is always celebrated on June 19
Children give their fathers gifts, usually clothes

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