Dr. Antonio Zavaleta, Dr. Phillip Kendall, Rachel Barrera and Jose Duarte attended the October
Fiesta in Espinazo, Nuevo León from Friday, Oct. 17th through Saturday Oct. 18th. The October
Fiesta took place from the Wednesday, October 15th until Sunday, 19th. 

During the day, penitentes filled the streets along with groups paying homage to the Niño
Fidencio. The groups varied from very small with only the penitente and a few members to very
large which included matachine dancers, a materia, singers and dozens of members dressed
in their regalia.

Friday evening, there were fireworks in front of the tomb of El Niño Fidencio. The streets were
filled with spectators. Afterwards, groups hired musicians to play for their pilgrims. Additionally,
there was also a dance on Thursday and Friday night.

Saturday morning was a very special time because Panita and her missions gathered at La
Dicha. The members of the missions formed two large circles, with an inner circle of the standards and flags. In the middle, Panita and the materias kneeled or sat as the Niño in

Panita presented the homily. Everyone listened attentively to the message of El Niño which stressed friendship, love for
each other and humility of materias that channel the Niño Fidencio. He also offered blessings to all who were there, to
those that could not be there and to all those in need.

A large columna paying homage to the Niño
Fidencio.

People formed lines to receive spiritual
cleansings by the materias around the pirulito.

Activity around the Pirulito was plentiful during
the day but in the evening it would peak due to
the cool temperatures.