Moors and Christians in Jávea
Once again is time of Moors and Christians festival in Jávea! In this festival, residents participate in reenactments of historical battles which year after year attract visitors from all around the world. Check below the schedule of parades, fireworks shows and battle reenactments to be held this year:
TUESDAY 15 JULY
20:00 h.: Parade around the town through the streets Prince of Asturias, Placeta del Convent, Ronda Sur and ending at San Jaime, where the offering of flowers will be made.
WEDNESDAY 16 JULY
19:00 h.: Shot of musketry at Virgen de Loreto and Toni Llidó streets.
20:45 h.: Parade and offering of flowers to St. James, starting at the Arcada of Pio X and the streets Cristo del Mar, Sertorio, Andres Lambert, Jaime I Ave. and Almirante Bastarreche Sq., ending at the Church of the Virgen de Loreto.
22:30 h.: Brotherhood Dinner at Sevilla St. Then, street music show.
THURSDAY 17 JULY
19:00 h.: Opening of the 16th Medieval Fair.
21:00 h.: Departure of Christian troops out of the castle (Paseo Jaime I st.), and taking positions on Grava beach.
21:30 h.: Moors Landing: Reenactment of the arrival of Muslim troops and muskets shooting. Event organized with the cooperation of the Traditional Boats Association.
22:00 h.: Embassy and surrender of the castle at Paseo Jaime I.
00:00 h.: Batukada drum show and street music at Sevilla St.
FRIDAY 18 JULY
17:00 h.: 22nd “Pepe Prats” trophy of Valencian ball
19:00 h.: Medieval Fair.
21:00 h.: Moors Flag holders show at Paseo Jaime I and, after that- musketry battle between Moors and Christian at Grava beach.
21:30 h.: Embassy and Castle reconquest by the Christian faction at the Paseo Jaime I.
22:30 h.: Kabila and barracks party until 04:00 h.
23:30 h.: Charangas music night, visiting Kabila and barracks until 04:00 h.
SATURDAY 19 JULY
08:00 h.: Firecracker wakeup at the streets of Duanes.
10:00 h.: Hot chocolate for everyone at Paseo Jaime I.
11:00 h.: Children’s Day with water games at Jaime I Ave.
11:45 h.: Parade by Captana group,
12:00 h.: Ronald McDonald clown will visit the playground of Jaime I Ave.
19:00 h.: Medieval Fair.
19:30 h.: Marching Bands parade.
20:30 h.: Gala Parade.
00:30 h.: Street Fireworks show
01:30 h.: Charangas night, visiting the Kabilas tents
SUNDAY 20 JULY
08:00 h.: Musical and fireworks wakeup.
10:00 h.: Hot chocolate for everyone at Paseo Jaime I
12:00 h.: Mass in honor of San Jaime.
18:30 h.: Medieval Fair.
19:00 h.: Bands parade at Paseo Jaime I.
20:00 h.: Gala Parade and fireworks grand finale.