Las Fiestas de San Lorenzo are an integral part of Bernalillo’s rich cultural calendar. Las Fiestas are accented with entertainment at Rotary Park. Las fiestas are celebrated in honor of Bernalillo’s patron, San Lorenzo. August 9-11, the focus is on the ritual dance drama known as los Matachines. Known throughout the region as the original and largest Matachines dance, this tradition has become a crucial component of Bernalillo’s identity.
Free related event: Matachines Dances of Bernalillo, Guest Lecture, Joseph Moreno, 10 am, August 5, 2023, Martha Liebert Public Library.
