Festivals in Covaleda

Local festivals of Covaleda

The municipal festivals and traditions page identifies two official celebrations of the town: San Quirico y Santa Julita, Covaleda patterns, and San Lorenzo, major festivals of the municipality.

• Patron saint festivities: San Quirico and Santa Julita, celebrated on the days 15 and 16 June.
• Major festivals: San Lorenzo, del 9 August to 13.
• Día principal de San Lorenzo: 10 August, with religious acts in honour of the saint.
• Usual duration: five days, according to the municipal information of San Lorenzo.
• Usual places: streets of the town, square, church, municipal spaces and natural places indicated in each programme.
• Associated traditions: processions, music from the Local Music Band, parades, public dances, ball games, piñorra and piñorro costume, traditional stew, torch walk and fireworks.
• Who participates: City Council, neighbors, families, clubs, local associations, visitors and participants in the festive programming.
• Local public holiday: A specific day has not been stated because it must be verified in the official work calendar for the corresponding year.
• Other cultural events: la Covaleda Artisanal Chorizo Fair and the mycology activities published by the City Council.
• Otras ofertas culturales: Holy Week, local gastronomy, routes through the natural environment and traditions linked to the popular costume of piñorra and piñorro.