Fiesta Calender, what's on in Denia this summer 2009 ?
The Costa Blanca it seems is having one endless party. Of course these parties or Fiestas are taking place in all t he towns and pueblos at different times of the year.
This page will hopefully give you valuable information as to when each Fiesta is taking place and where. It will also give you some information as to the reason behind a particular Fiesta.
Our villas are in easy reach of many and varied Fiestas on the Northern Costa Blanca, but particularly around Moraira, Javea, Denia, Calpe, Benissa, Teulada, Gata de Gorgos, Pego, Pedreguer, Els Poblet, Orba and Jalon.
The 3 Kings Parade
Where: Marques de Campo
When: 5th January
Pilgrimage of Santa Paula’s Hermitage
Where: Marques de Campo
When: 26th January
What happens: Procession and “porrat” a traditional market with traditional products and sweets
Carnivals
Where: At the crossroads of Sagunto & Patricio Ferrándiz Street
When: Weekend before lent
What happens: Fancy dress contests & dancing , the Sardine’s Burial in “La Zona”
Half Year Moors & Christians
Where: Marques de Campo
When: Mid February
What happens: Informal parade of “filaes” (group of people in fancy dress)
Fallas (Bonfire Festivals)
Where: In and around Denia
When: 16th – 19th March
What happens: Passacaglias, “mascletaes” (bangers), music, lunches and popular dinners, fireworks. “Planting” of bonfires, floral offering to Our Lady of the Forsaken and the “Cremá” or burning of bonfires on St. Joseph´s night.
Our Lady of the Forsaken (Seamen’s patron saint day)
Where: Denia Port
When: 2nd May
What happens: Processions in the Port
Fiestas
Where: Santísma Trinidad Street
When: 1st fortnight in June
What happens: Open air dancing, fancy dress contests, traditional dishes
Fiestas of San Juan
Where: In and around Marques de Campo
When: 7th – 24th June
What happens: Float Processions, dancing in the streets, firework display, bull running in the Plaza del Convento” and the famous “toro embolado” (bull with ‘flaming horns’).
Saint John Bonfires
Where: In and around Marques de Campo
When: 20th – 24th June
What happens: “Planting” of monuments and the (cremá) burning on Saint John´s night. Open air dancing.
Main Fiestas in honour of the Holy Blood
Where: Denia Port & Town
When: 1st fortnight in July
What happens: Bulls at the sea, float processions, music concerts, open air dancing, sports & games, grand firework display over the castle.
Moors & Christians
Where: In and around Marques de Campo
Last weekend 15th 16th & 17th August
What happens: Street Processions, re-enactment of the battle at the castle, concerts, “mascletas” fireworks
Fiestas
Where: La Xara
When: 3rd weekend in September
What happens: “Procession, entertainment, running with bulls through the streets, open air dancing
Fiestas of the “Caberot
Where: Jesus Pobre
When: 9th & 11th October
What happens: Celebration of end of vintage. Tasting of typical “coques” pastries with Muscat Grapes.
All Saints Fair
Where: Marketplace, Denia
When: Late October / Early November
What happens: Grand Funfair