Fiestas in Rojales

The town hall has released the programme of events for its local fiestas for St Peter the Apostle and the Moors and Christians including parades, fireworks and many other activities

SATURDAY 22nd JUNE

At 9 p.m. In the Capitol Theatre, presentation of Captains and Flag Bearers 2013, organised by the Central Committee of Moors and Christians in collaboration with Rojales Town Council.

SUNDAY 23rd JUNE

At 8 p.m. Flower offerings in honour of San Pedro. Departure from Rojales Health Centre.

At 10:00 p.m. Rise of the”Cabezo Soler” Hill. “La Encantá” Magical Night. Organised by the Department for Youth of Rojales Town Hall.

Departure: opposite the Mercadona Rojales.

TUESDAY 25th JUNE

At 8:00 p.m. In the Capitol Theatre, Graduation Ceremony of the Year 2012/2013 of “La Encantá” High School of Rojales.

SATURDAY, 29TH JUNE

Giants and large heads parading round the streets all day, accompanied by the dulzaina (little clarinet) and drum.

At 9:00 a.m. The Band of “La Lira” parading round the streets. On its route, tribute to senior citizens organised by the moors association “Almohades”. All the Moors and Christians Associations are invited to take part.

At 11:00 a.m. On the “Malecón del Soto” promenade, children’s games, handicrafts, origami with balloons and painting faces.

At 8:00 p.m. Holy Mass in honour of San Pedro, attended by the Authorities, Queens of Fiestas, Captains and Flag Bearers.

At 9:00 p.m. Solemn procession in honour of San Pedro. At the end of the procession, a magnificent firework display will be given by Pirotecnia Ferrández from Redován.

Once the fireworks are over, dancing in the Almohades kábila.

SUNDAY 30th JUNE

At 7:30 p.m. In the Capitol Thetre, Drama Festival by the pupils of the Municipal Theatre School “Alberto González Vergel”. This event will bring the Year 2012/2013 to a close.

WEDNESDAY 3rd JULY

At 8 p.m. In the Capitol Theatre, closing ceremony of the year of the Rojales Music School “Santa Cecilia”.

THURSDAY 4th JULY

At 8:00 p.m. Marksmen from the different Moors and Christians Associations will begin shooting from the Rojales Archaeological Museum’s Square.

Following Gunpowder Battle, speeches and the taking of the castle. The speeches will be given by the “Almohades” and “Piratas”.

Once the event is over, dancing in the Kábilas (open-air dance grounds).

FRIDAY 5th JULY

At 10:30 p.m. CHARANGA (Summer Carnival Parade) with the participation of all the Moors and Christians Associations. They will parade in the following order: Bereberes, Tuareg, Piratas, Benakíes, Contrabandistas and Almohades.

Once the parade is over, dancing in the Kábilas.

SATURDAY 6th JULY

At 9 p.m. GREAT PARADE OF MOORS AND CHRISTIANS. They will parade in the following order: Almohades (Captains), Bereberes, Tuareg, Benakíes, Piratas and Contrabandistas.

Once the parade is over, dancing in the Kábilas.

SUNDAY 7th JULY

At 8 p.m. PARADE OF THE BANDS

At 9:00 p.m. GREAT PARADE OF MOORS AND CHRISTIANS. They will parade in the following order: Piratas, Contrabandistas, Bereberes, Tuareg, Benakíes and Almohades (Captains).

The floats of the Queens of Fiestas will close the parade.

Following this, dancing in the Kábilas.

 TUESDAY 9th JULY