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SUMMARY:Beaches and covesThe Bonfires of Saint John 2026
DESCRIPTION:(Les Fogueres de Sant Joan)\nWelcome to the Bonfires of Saint John 2026: The Festival that Unites Us\nPROGRAMME OF EVENTS\nFriday, 5th June\n\n\n18:30 – Música per a una Festa (Music for a Festival), held at the ADDA car park (Auditorium of the Provincial Council of Alicante).\n\n\n19:00 – Homage to deceased Foguerers and Barraquers at the Plaza de España, in front of the Monument to the Foguerer.\n\n\n19:30 – The Opening Proclamation Parade (Desfile del Pregón). Route: Calle de San Vicente, Rambla de Méndez Núñez, Rafael Altamira, and the Plaza del Ayuntamiento (Town Hall Square).\n\n\n21:00 – Official Opening Proclamation (Pregón) from the Town Hall balcony, marking the formal commencement of the city’s festivities.\n\n\n23:00 – Opening Proclamation Party and welcome to the Bonfires at The Ocean Race Zone (formerly the Volvo Zone).\n\n\nSaturday, 6th June\n\n\n19:00 – The Ninot Carnival (Cabalgata del Ninot). The bonfire committees (comisiones) participate in fancy dress, featuring allegorical motifs related to the theme of their respective bonfire monuments. Route: Alfonso el Sabio, Rambla de Méndez Núñez, Rafael Altamira, and the Plaza del Ayuntamiento.\n\n\nSunday, 7th June\n\n\n14:00 – Mascletà (high-decibel rhythmic firecracker display) at the Plaza del Alcalde Agatángelo Soler (Gran Vía Shopping Centre).\n\n\nSaturday, 13th June\n\n\n14:00 – Mascletà at the Gran Vía Shopping Centre.\n\n\n18:30 – Entry of the Bands and Parade of the Committees. Route: Plaza de los Luceros, Alfonso X El Sabio, Rambla de Méndez Núñez, Calle Altamira, and the Plaza del Ayuntamiento.\n\n\nSunday, 14th June\n\n\n17:00 – Closing of the Ninot Exhibition at the Old Fish Market (Antigua Lonja de Pescado) and the final vote count to reveal the Ninot Indultat (the pardoned effigy saved from the flames).\n\n\nTuesday, 16th June\n\n\n23:00 – Arribada del Foc (The Arrival of Fire) at El Corte Inglés. A spectacular showcase of light, sound, and pyrotechnics (by Pirotecnia Hermanos Sirvent).\n\n\nThursday, 18th June\n\n\n14:00 – 1st Session of the Mascletà Competition at the Plaza de los Luceros.\n\n\n21:00 – Official opening of the Mercadito de Fogueres (Bonfire Market) along the Paseo de Federico Soto.\n\n\nFriday, 19th June\n\n\n14:00 – 2nd Session of the Mascletà Competition at the Plaza de los Luceros.\n\n\n00:00 – The Official Plantà (assembly and erection) of the Children’s Bonfires (Hogueras Infantiles) and street effigies (ninots de carrer).\n\n\nSaturday, 20th June\n\n\n09:00 – Judging panel’s inspection of the Children’s Bonfires and street effigies.\n\n\n14:00 – 3rd Session of the Mascletà Competition at Luceros Square (by Pirotecnia Ferrández).\n\n\n17:00 – Announcement of the awards for the Children’s Bonfires and street effigies.\n\n\n17:30 – Official visit to the winning children’s bonfire in the Special Category.\n\n\n20:30 – Grand opening of the Barracas and Racós (traditional festive enclosures), featuring the sampling of coca amb tonyina (tuna pastry) and bacores (early figs).\n\n\n00:00 – The Official Plantà of the Adult Bonfires and Barracas.\n\n\nSunday, 21st June\n\n\n09:00 – Judging panel’s inspection of the Bonfires, Barraca facades, and decorated streets.\n\n\n14:00 – 4th Session of the Mascletà Competition at Luceros Square (by Pirotecnia Alto Palancia).\n\n\n17:00 – Announcement of the awards for the Bonfires, Barraca facades, and decorated streets.\n\n\n17:30 – Official visit to the bonfire awarded the First Prize in the Special Category.\n\n\n18:00 – 1st Session of the Flower Offering to the Virgen del Remedio (Our Lady of Remedy). Route: Alfonso El Sabio, Rambla Méndez Núñez, Calle San José, Plaza Abad Penalva (Co-cathedral of Saint Nicholas), Calle Rafael Altamira, and the Plaza del Ayuntamiento.\n\n\n22:00 – Evening street parties (verbenas) in the Barracas and Racós.\n\n\nMonday, 22nd June\n\n\n11:00 – Prize-giving Parade. Route: From the Plaza del Ayuntamiento to the official grandstand on the Rambla Méndez Núñez.\n\n\n13:00 – Parade of the Colla de Nanos i Gegants (effigies of dwarfs and giants accompanied by traditional pipe and tabor). Calle Altamira, Rambla, and Alfonso X El Sabio.\n\n\n14:00 – 5th Session of the Mascletà Competition at Luceros Square (by Pirotecnia Fuegos Artificiales del Mediterráneo).\n\n\n18:00 – 2nd Session of the Flower Offering. Route: Following the identical itinerary as the first session.\n\n\n22:00 – Evening street parties in the Barracas and Racós.\n\n\nTuesday, 23rd June\n\n\n12:00 – Flower Offering Prize Ceremony at the Mercadito de Fogueres.\n\n\n13:00 – Parade of the Colla de Nanos i Gegants. Calle Altamira, Rambla, and Alfonso X El Sabio.\n\n\n14:00 – 6th Session of the Mascletà Competition at Luceros Square (by Pirotecnia Hermanos Ferrández).\n\n\n19:00 – Dansà d’Alacant (traditional Alicante folk dancing) around the Official Bonfire at the Plaza del Ayuntamiento.\n\n\n20:00 – International Folklore Parade. Route: Alfonso El Sabio, Rambla, Rafael Altamira, and the Plaza del Ayuntamiento.\n\n\n22:00 – Evening street parties in the Barracas and Racós.\n\n\nWednesday, 24th June\n\n\n13:00 – Parade of the Colla de Nanos i Gegants. Calle Altamira, Rambla, and Alfonso X El Sabio.\n\n\n14:00 – 7th Session of the Mascletà Competition at Luceros Square (by Pirotecnia Hermanos Sirvent).\n\n\n20:00 – Official Mass at the Co-cathedral of Saint Nicholas.\n\n\n22:00 – Evening street parties in the Barracas and Racós.\n\n\n00:00 – Midnight: The launching of the monumental palmera from the summit of Mount Benacantil (by Pirotecnia Hermanos Ferrández), immediately followed by the Nit de la cremà (The Night of the Burning), commencing with the Official Bonfire at the Plaza del Ayuntamiento and subsequently proceeding throughout the remaining city districts.\n\n\nFrom 25th to 29th June\n\n\n00:00 – Nightly, the International Fireworks Competition at Cocó Beach (Playa del Cocó / Postiguet):\n\n\nWednesday, 25th: 1st Session\n\n\nThursday, 26th: 2nd Session\n\n\nFriday, 27th: 3rd Session\n\n\nSaturday, 28th: 4th Session\n\n\nSunday, 29th: 5th Session\n\n\n\n\n\nSpecial Note for Sunday, 29th June: At 20:00, prior to the final fireworks display, the Coso Multicolor (Multicoloured Carnival) Parade will take place, featuring festive floats and the traditional throwing of confetti. Route: Plaza de los Luceros and Avenida de Alfonso X el Sabio.\n\n
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