Festivals in Huesca

San Lorenzo and local holidays in Huesca

Las Festivals in San Lorenzo, declared of National Tourist Interest, are held every year from 9 August to 15: its usual duration is, therefore, siete días, and the main day is 10 August. The announcing rocket opens the festival on the 9th from the Cathedral Square. The white and green of the clothing and the basil identify a week in which the city also receives numerous visitors.

The traditional events have as their central locations the Plaza de la Catedral, the Basilica of San Lorenzo, the urban centre, the Miguel Servet Park, the Plaza de Navarre, the Plaza Luis López Allué and the fairgrounds. Highlights include the dances of swords, sticks and ribbons by the Danzantes de Huesca, the procession on the 10th, the closing offering, the giants, bigheads and caballicos, the brass bands and the parades of the peñas. The City Council, the Royal Brotherhood of San Lorenzo, the Danzantes, the Peñas Recreativas Oscenses, musical groups, associations, neighbors and visitors participate.

San Lorenzo festivities extend across the fairground, San Lorenzo Market and several urban stages, with recreational clubs, performances and bullfighting activities.

• Festivals in Huesca — municipal tourism portal