Calp will be honouring the Virgen de las Nieves from the 31st July to the 6th August 2024 with a packed programme of events. The programme of events includes parades, concerts, mascletas, greasy pole competition and of course a firework display. The main events are below or see the brochure for the full program.
Wednesday 31st July
13:00 Ringing of the church bells and firecrackers
20:00 Entrada de la Murta Parade starting from Plaza Acro Iris finishing in Plaza Miguel Roselló
21:00 Opening Speeches and turning on of the Fiesta Lights from the balcony of the Town Hall
Thursday 1st August
11:00 Act to signify the taking of the town hall and the governing of the town for one day by the ‘quinta’ (teenagers born during 2006) in the Plaza Miguel Roselló
Saturday 3rd August
14:00 Giant Paella in Calle Conde de Altea
23:30 Mascletas, night fireworks in the Plaza Mayor
Sunday 4th August
13:00 Ringing of the church bells
20:00 Parade of the Music Bands followed by the Flower Offering at the Church of the Virgen de las Nieves
23:30 Mascletas, night fireworks in the Plaza Mayor
Monday 5th August
13:00 Mascleta in the Plaza Mayor
18:30 Parade by the Music Bands
20:30 Solemn Procession with the statue of the Virgen de las Nieves
23:55 Grand Firework Display at sea called Castell a la Mar
Sunday 11th August
20:30 Grand Fancy Dress Parade along Calle Benissa to the Plaza Colon.