Fiestas Patronales de San Roque

Firgas, a picturesque municipality in Gran Canaria, celebrates its fiestas in honor of San Roque, its patron saint, every August. This festival has deep historical and cultural roots, originating when locals sought San Roque's protection from a devastating plague. Since then, San Roque has been honored annually with various civic, religious, and traditional activities, including processions, cultural events, and community celebrations, all emphasizing the town's strong sense of tradition and devotion.