Program of Los Negritos of San Blas

Year 2023

It celebrates: From 2nd February to 3rd February

Place: Montehermoso (Cáceres)

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Los Negritos de San Blas is an event that takes place on February 2 and 3 in the Montehermoso region, in Cáceres, Spain, to pay a special tribute to San Blas and which is considered an event of Regional Tourist Interest.

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Negritos de San Blas 2023 Festival Programme

Week of 30 January to 1 February

Dress rehearsal of the Negritos de San Blas in the Residencia de Mayores.
Children's Tafferes at the Sebastián Martín School.

2nd February

19:30 h. Traditional "Velá" of San Blas.
Followed by a traditional parade with Los Velones.
20.30 h. Coffee and migas tasting in the marquee in the park.

3rd February

11:30 h. High Mass in the chapel of San Bartolomé. Stroll through the streets of the town to the Plaza de España.
13:00 h. Exhibition of Popular Dances of the Negritos de San Blas in the Plaza de España.
At the end, parade through the town and sale of the traditional "cordones".
15:00 h. Popular Paella. Park area (Municipal Marquee).
17.30 h. Evanix Orchestra in the Municipal Marquee.

4th February

22:30 h. Concert: Hijos de Leyante (Tribute to El Barrio).

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