San Lorenzo celebrates its patron saint festivities with over thirty activities

The festival features an enhanced fireworks display and an extended procession throughout the month of August.

Stone facade of an institutional building with a traditional balcony under sunlight.
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Stone facade of an institutional building with a traditional balcony under sunlight.

The San Lorenzo festivities in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria will take place from July 31 to August 22, featuring a schedule that blends tradition and leisure.

This year's official program is highlighted by an expanded fireworks display and a longer procession route. The festive calendar includes over thirty events, ranging from religious ceremonies and craft exhibitions to folk festivals and family-oriented days.
Celebrations will begin on July 31 with the 'papagüevos' parade and the reading of the opening proclamation. Throughout the following weeks, the town will host events such as the San Lorenzo Pilgrimage Offering, the Livestock Exhibition Fair, and the traditional Drag Queen Gala.
The main day, August 10, will feature a mass in honor of the patron saint followed by a procession through the town streets. The schedule is rounded out by various musical performances, comedy nights, and children's activities, concluding on August 22 with an excursion to Mogán beach.