Cattle parade and potaje tasting to mark St Gregory’s Day in Telde
To mark the feast day of the co-patron saint, San Gregorio Taumaturgo, Telde hosts a cattle parade and a tasting of the traditional dish from the Canary Islands, 'potaje', a stew. Both customs are among the best-known features of the San Gregorio festivities. The parade begins at 13:00 and the tasting at 14:00; admission is free.
Tuesday17November 2026
When
Tuesday 17 November 2026, 13:00
17 November: Public holiday in Telde (Fiesta de San Gregorio Taumaturgo). Many shops and public offices are closed; buses usually run on the Sunday and holiday timetable.
The cattle parade starts at 13:00 in the Plaza de San Gregorio, followed by a tasting of potaje canario at 14:00. Both events are among the best-known traditions of the San Gregorio Taumaturgo festivities, which celebrate their co-patron's day on Tuesday, 17 November.
There will already be a programme of events taking place in the square in the morning: a craft market, traditional games and a performance by the group Yoni y Aya at 11:00. There will also be a demonstration of the stick-fighting sport 'Juego del Garrote' by the Escuela de Palo Canario Maestro Paquito Santana, a demonstration by Perros Presa and a gathering of weavers.
