Festivals in Benitatxell
Check below the full information of the activities in the framework of the festivities in honor of Virgen de la Rosa from 27 April to 7 May:
From 27 to 29 April
09:30 h.: Mass and Triduum to the Virgen de la Rosa.
Saturday 30 April
10:00 h.: Mass in honor of San Luis.
11:30 h.: ‘La Gran Fiesta’ theter play by Drac Màgic Teatre through the town streets. 15:30 h.: Valencian ball match Alacante Provincial Council
18:30 h.: Parade and festeras ladies gathering along with local marching band Santa Maria Magdalena of Benitatxell.
19:30 h.: Offering of flowers to the Virgen de la Rosa with music from “Colla The Llebetjà” and “l’Agrupació Musicomunicipal Sta. Maria Magdalena del Poble Nou de Benitatxell”. Later, Morro Falqui in dance group performance at Church Square.
00:00 h.: Wonder Big Band at Plaza Nueva Sq.
Sunday 1 May
08:00 h.: Firecracker awakening.
10:00 h.: Parade and festival commissioners gathering with the music of Agrupació Musicomunicipal Sta. Maria Magdalena of Benitatxell.
11:00 h.: Departure of blessed bread from the chapel to the church.
11:30 h.: Mass in honor of Nuestra Señora de la Rosa sung by the parish choir.
20:00 h.: Solemn procession in honor of the Virgen de la Rosa, San Pancracio Martir and San Luis Gonzaga. Later, firecracker show
00:00 h.: Night bazaar at Dénia St.
Monday 2 May
08:00 h.: Firecracker awakening.
10:45 h.: Bouncy castles at Jose Antonio St.
12:00 h.: Mass in honor of San Pancracio Martir.
13:15 h.: Rooster race at Jose Antonio St.
14:00 h.: Popular paella lunch at Jose Antonio and Mayor St.
16:00 h.: Cards Championship at the Social Center with prizes of 60 €, 40 € and 20 €.
18:00 h.: Límite Trio Performance at Jose Antonio St.
Saturday 7 May
14:00 h.: Paellas competition at José Antonio St.
17:00 h.: Costume parade with the Xaranga Batuxaranga drum show.
18:00 h.: Street music show at Jose Antonio St.
19:30 h.: Free snacks to all attendees.