Moors and Christians in Calpe

THURSDAY, 19TH OF OCTOBER:
20:30h. Presentation of the book of fiestas at the Saló Blau of the Casa de Cultura.
21:00h. Presentation of the ONCE ticket with the slogan “Moros i Cristians CALP”.
 
 
FRIDAY, 20TH OF OCTOBER:
13:00h. Fiestas’ notice. Chiming of bells and salute shots and fireworks.
19:00h. Bands’ parade, from the Plaza Colón up to Plaza del Mosquit.
20:00h. Proclamation of the fiestas and flags hoisting-up at the Plaza Mayor.
After this event, candles’ tribute to the Santíssim Crist de la Suor at the Parroquia Virgen de las Nieves.
00:30h. Entraetes in the Old Quarters of the town.
01:30h. Dance of the Association’s Standard Bearer “XARANGA BONGO BAND” at the Carrer
de Fora.
 
 
SATURDAY, 21ST OF OCTOBER:
12:00h. Children's parade in the Old Town.
19:00h. “El Desfile” Moor and Christian Parade at the Avenida Gabriel Miró.
01:00h. Dance of the Moor Captain: Performance of the band “Orquesta DIAMONDS” at the
Carrer de Fora.
 
 
SUNDAY, 22ND OF OCTOBER:
12:00h. Solemn mass to honour the Santíssim Crist de la Suor at the Plaza Mayor.
After the mass,Mascletà at the Plaza Mayor and transfer of the Cristo to the Iglesia Virgen de las Nieves
17:00h. Professional Pilota game 'a llargues' in the García Ortiz Street.
20:00h. Procession.
After the Procession, extraordinary fireworks display by pyrotechnics Hermanos Caballer.
00:00h. Dance of the Christian Captain: “Orquesta La Canalla” at the Purísima Street.
 
 
MONDAY, 23RD OF OCTOBER:
11:00h. Landing and First Battle at the Arenal-Bol beach.
18:00h. Children’s parade at the Avenida Gabriel Miró.
20:30h. Speech, Second Battle and “Miracle” at the Plaza Mayor.
 
 
TUESDAY, 24th OF OCTOBER:
19:30h. Mass for the dead at the Parroquia Virgen de las Nieves.