{"id":321933,"date":"2026-08-04T17:34:55","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T15:34:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/copia.alicanteturismo.com\/events\/san-roque-festival-program-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-08-04T17:34:55","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T15:34:55","slug":"san-roque-festival-program-2026","status":"publish","type":"mec-events","link":"https:\/\/alicanteturismo.com\/en\/events\/san-roque-festival-program-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"SAN ROQUE FESTIVAL PROGRAM 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 data-path-to-node=\"2\">SAN ROQUE FESTIVAL PROGRAM 2026<\/h2>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"3\">THURSDAY, AUGUST 13<\/h3>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"4\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">08:00<\/b> Gathering of materials and setup of the play area in Plaza del Puente.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">19:00<\/b> Traditional folk dance (<i data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"30\">dan\u00e7a<\/i>) performed by the Cresol group in Plaza del Puente. Transfer of the image of San Roque from the chapel to Plaza del Puente.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">19:30<\/b> Presentation of the 2026 Pilgrims (Adult and Children) and Official Opening Speech (<i data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"90\">Preg\u00f3n<\/i>) in Plaza del Puente.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">21:00<\/b> Traditional appetizer spread (<i data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"36\">picaeta<\/i>) and Turkey Dance (<i data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"63\">Baile del Pavo<\/i>) led by Danses Cresol.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4,3,1\">Followed by table assembly for the BYO dinner (<i data-path-to-node=\"4,3,1\" data-index-in-node=\"47\">cena de sobaquillo<\/i>).<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4,3,2\">Popular block party (<i data-path-to-node=\"4,3,2\" data-index-in-node=\"21\">verbena<\/i>) with a live DJ.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"6\">FRIDAY, AUGUST 14<\/h3>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"7\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">10:00<\/b> Street parade (<i data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"21\">pasacalles<\/i>) through the neighborhood streets.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">12:00<\/b> Flower offering at the altars honoring San Roque set up in Plaza del Puente and various streets across the neighborhood.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">14:00<\/b> Brotherhood Lunch with the Traditional Festival Commissions and Federation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">18:00<\/b> Children&#8217;s traditional games and afternoon snack (sweet bread roll with ice cream).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">21:30<\/b> Spanish Omelette Contest (<i data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"32\">Concurso de Tortillas<\/i>) and jury awards \u2014 BYO dinner (<i data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"85\">cena de sobaquillo<\/i>) in Plaza del Puente.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,5,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">23:00<\/b> Fantasy Hat Contest. Registered participants will showcase their hats around Plaza del Puente, and the jury will choose the top 3.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,5,1\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,5,1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">WESTERN NIGHT WITH MECHANICAL BULL<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,6,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">00:00<\/b> Popular block party (<i data-path-to-node=\"7,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"27\">verbena<\/i>) with a live DJ.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"9\">SATURDAY, AUGUST 15<\/h3>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"10\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">10:00<\/b> Popular community breakfast (<i data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"35\">almuerzo<\/i>) in Plaza del Puente.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">11:00<\/b> Street parade through the neighborhood streets.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">12:00<\/b> Traditional water soak (<i data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"30\">banya<\/i>) and Foam Party in Plaza del Puente.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">18:00<\/b> Children&#8217;s traditional games and water games. Afternoon snack provided by Aguas de Alicante.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">19:00<\/b> FANCY DRESS PARADE THROUGH THE DISTRICT. DISNEY THEME.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">21:00<\/b> Wood-fired Paella Contest \u2014 Calle Balseta \u2014 paellas must be presented to the jury in Plaza del Puente at 22:30 for scoring.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,6,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">23:00<\/b> &#8220;CONCURSO DE FEOS&#8221; (UGLIEST FACE CONTEST) \u2014REVIVING TRADITIONS\u2014.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,6,1\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10,6,1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">THEMED NIGHT \u2013 WHITE NIGHT<\/b> \u2014 both the festival committee and all attendees in Plaza del Puente are invited to dress in white for a magical night.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,6,2\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10,6,2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">MEMBERS OF THE 2025 SAN GABRIEL COURT OF HONOR WILL SERVE THEIR TRADITIONAL SANGRIA\/PUNCH (<i data-path-to-node=\"10,6,2\" data-index-in-node=\"91\">ZURRA<\/i>) IN PLAZA DEL PUENTE.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,7,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">00:00<\/b> Popular block party (<i data-path-to-node=\"10,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"27\">verbena<\/i>) with a live DJ.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"12\">SUNDAY, AUGUST 16<\/h3>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"13\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">10:00<\/b> Popular community breakfast (<i data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"35\">almuerzo<\/i>) in Plaza del Puente.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">11:00<\/b> Street parade through the neighborhood streets.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">20:00<\/b> Outdoor Mass in Plaza del Puente.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13,2,1\">Followed by the Solemn Procession in honor of San Roque, accompanied by the Danses Cresol group and the <i data-path-to-node=\"13,2,1\" data-index-in-node=\"104\">Colla el Coco<\/i> (traditional music ensemble) \u2014 tasting of sweet rolls (<i data-path-to-node=\"13,2,1\" data-index-in-node=\"173\">rotllets<\/i>) and mistela wine in Plaza del Ayuntamiento.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13,2,2\">At the end of the procession, a reception\/snack will be offered to the float bearers (<i data-path-to-node=\"13,2,2\" data-index-in-node=\"86\">costaleros<\/i>), the brotherhood (<i data-path-to-node=\"13,2,2\" data-index-in-node=\"116\">cofrad\u00eda<\/i>), and the San Roque Festival Committee in Plaza del Puente.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13,2,3\">Followed by the popular block party (<i data-path-to-node=\"13,2,3\" data-index-in-node=\"37\">verbena<\/i>) with a live DJ.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14\"><b data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">END OF FESTIVITIES<\/b><\/p>\n<blockquote data-path-to-node=\"16\">\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16,0\"><i data-path-to-node=\"16,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Estimated event schedule. Subject to changes based on operational needs or circumstances.<\/i><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SAN ROQUE FESTIVAL PROGRAM 2026 THURSDAY, AUGUST 13 08:00 Gathering of materials and setup of the play area in Plaza del Puente. 19:00 Traditional folk dance (dan\u00e7a) performed by the Cresol group in Plaza del Puente. 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