Cascamorras — Baza, Spain

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Sept. 6  Baza, Spain, in the province of Granada
Every year hundreds of Spaniards cover themselves in grease to reenact the stealing of a famous statue of the "Virgen de la Piedad," which took place over 500 years ago. Best of all, after the greasing, a great big party ensues.

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