Benidorm will celebrate its Festes Majors Patronals from 7 to 11 November, with a programme combining traditional events, concerts, fireworks and children’s activities, following the festival commission’s presentation of the official programme book.
The schedule released on 23 October includes performances by Funambulista, Danny Romero, Manu Núñez, Superlaser and Leticia Sabater, alongside dance bands and activities for families.
Preliminary events and the opening celebrations
On Friday 6 November, the decorative lighting will be inaugurated at 18:00 on Calle Martínez Alejos, followed by the traditional porrat market on Emilio Ortuño; the fairground beside the bullring opens at 19:00.
The penyes festival groups are due to make their entrance at 21:30 that evening, when reduced-price rides are planned for the Día Popular del Niño.
On Saturday 7 November, the re-enactment of the discovery of the Virgen del Sufragio will take place at 17:00 on Poniente beach, before the 18:30 pilgrimage procession and floral offering.
Concerts and children’s activities
Manu Núñez performs on Saturday at 23:00 in the Huerto de Colón, while Superlaser plays on Sunday 8 November at 22:00 in Plaza de Sus Majestades los Reyes de España.
Funambulista is scheduled in the same square on Sunday at 23:30, with Danny Romero appearing at 01:00 on the night of Monday 9 into Tuesday 10 November.
Leticia Sabater appears in Monday’s programme at 22:30.
The Huerto de Colón hosts children’s theatre at 17:00 on both Sunday, with “Festikid”, and Monday, with “El lobo y sus amigos”.
On Tuesday 10 November, a travelling theatre performance starts there at 16:30, followed by the humour parade at 19:00 along Venus, Ruzafa and Martínez Alejos.
Floats on the final day
On Wednesday 11 November, the float parade leaves Parque de Elche at 18:00 and finishes on Avenida de Alcoy, with a fireworks display planned after the parade.
Before the main celebrations, Cultural Week will feature concerts by the three local bands and an “engraellat” mascletà firecracker display on 31 October at 14:00 in the town hall square.
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