Nov 13 2011
Fiestas To Experience When Spending Holidays To Benidorm
Are you looking forward to spend holidays to Benidorm? Then you are in for a great time! Benidorm is a place where parties, celebrations, and fiestas abound all throughout the year. Try to attend these celebrations:
1. Calvalcade of the Three Kings
This celebration marks the recognized end of the Christmas season in the region. Commemorated every January 5, the event features a procession of the Three Kings of the Judeo-Christian religion on horseback. Costumed people atop colorful floats throw out candies, sweets, and toys to crowds of children. If you have kids, make sure you let them join this celebration.
2. Carnaval
arnaval is a series of carnival festivities that is observed in February throughout Benidorm and the neighboring areas. Events to look forward to include colorful processions of decorated floats, dancing, concerts, street entertainment, and other activities. In addition, don’t forget to get a jar of sardine and bury it underground during Ash Wednesday. This is a unique custom.
3. Hogueras de San Juan
Hogueras de San Juan is a big, literally bright event that is observed at the end of June. A few days prior to the final night, paper-mache figures are displayed all over the city. During the last night of the celebration, these figures are burned in gigantic bonfires that light up the region. In addition, massive and colorful fireworks brighten up the night sky. Other things to do during the Hogueras de San Juan include a series of outdoor concerts at the scenic Aiquerra Park. Listen to the talents of independent musicians singing traditional and contemporary songs.
4. Patron Saint of the Town
This November fiesta is features numerous street parties, street concerts, and parades of carnival floats, culminating with a late-night fireworks display.
5. Christmas
Just like in many countries all over the world, Christmas is observed in Benidorm. Markets, street parties, concerts, and gift-giving all form a part of Benidorm’s Christmas celebrations.
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