San Sebstian Day in SLP

Our visit to SLP (San Luis Potosi) coincided with the Saint's Say of San Sebastian (January 20), which is celebrated only in the barrio (neighborhood) of San Sebastian. For some reason I was expecting a procession, but instead, they had several evenings of concerts in the church. On the evening of the festival day, the square was overflowing with rides, games, and food stalls. Bands played, and some of the seniors were dancing. There was also a casteillos pirotecnica (fireworks castle), but it was too late for us to stay.

It finally dawned on me, this is exactly how Mexicans like to enjoy themselves. They will use any excuse to have themselves a little, or big, party, to have fun, enjoy each other, and partake in some tasty food. We have seen that now in Queretaro, Guadalajara, Aguascalientes, and now San Luis Potosi. Why bother with arduous processions?!

Barrio San Sebastian and the parish church.


The festival program.


Mass one night...


... band concert the next.


Elote with the works!


We ordered a basket of papas (french fries) from this family-run stand.


The queso (cheese) gorditas michoacanas from these folks were very tasty!


Seetting up the casteillos pirotecnica (fireworks castle)


Bandstand and dancers.


15-second video of the band and dancers.