honorary handkerchief to some important person. On the weekend closest to September 8, a medieval market is held in the city through the old towns, where there are artisans such as blacksmiths or furriers, as well as many parades and performances through the streets. On the same day, September 8, in the morning (if it falls on a weekend) or in the afternoon (if it falls from Monday to Friday), the Municipal Corporation goes as a body of the city together with La Pamplonesa and the Troupe of Giants and Bigheads (in spanish, Comparsa de Gigantes y Cabezudos), to the cathedral, where he makes a tribute and a floral offering before the mausoleum of Carlos III and his wife Leonor, after that they hold a parade through the streets of the old towns to return to the Town Hall and perform various dances and read a proclamation, among both other acts, such as concerts, remember this event in the city on that special day. See also Pamplona Charles III of Navarre References External links Pamplona Legal history of Spain