Residents Of Coatepec Celebrate The Traditional Feast Of Saint Jerome

COATEPEC, MEXICO - SEPTEMBER 29: People place a large wooden arch called "El arco mayor" with the image of Saint Jerome on the main door of the church during the celebration of the 'Traditional Festival of San Jeronimo' on September 29, 2024 in Veracruz, Mexico. Every year thousands of people gather in Coatepec to enjoy the celebration of San Jeronimo. The streets are decorated with sawdust carpets and during the religious procession some residents throw water on people who carry large wooden bows on their shoulders to put in front of the main Parish. (Photo by Hector Quintanar/Getty Images)