Friday, June 19, 2015

PUERTO ALCUDIA - SANT PERE FIESTAS 2015

Sunday, 21 June
10pm: Concerts and dancing with Orquestra Mar Blau (ballroom dance music) and Dönde Estabas Tú? (music from the 1980s). Paseo Marítimo.

Monday, 22 June
5.30pm: Children's aquatic party with the group Mallorca Festa. Bouncy castles, breaking pots, snacks and foam party. Plaça de Cas Vicari (the square where the market is held).
9pm: Senior citizens' refreshments. At the Senior Citizens' Home.

Tuesday, 23 June
7.30pm: 24th anniversary of Alcúdia Radio. The traditional walk from the Clot beach in Barcares, joined by others at the Plaça Carles V in the old town and then on to the Paseo Marítimo and a supper of trempó Mallorcan salad and greeting by the giants of Alcúdia.
8pm: Opening of painting exhibition by Albert Nadal. Can Torró library, C. Serra, Alcúdia town.

Wednesday, 24 June
7pm: Sports gymnastics show. Paseo Marítimo.
9pm: Sevillanes show (Andalusian dance). Paseo Marítimo.

Thursday, 25 June
9.15am: Swimming competition. Sports beach, Ciudad Blanca.
5.30pm: Special story songs (Mallorquín, for young children): "The Pirates Mala-Pata". Seu del Moll, C. Teodor Canet 11.
7.30pm: Modern ballroom dance show by the Alcúdia Municipal Sports School of Modern Ballroom. Paseo Marítimo.
8pm: Talk on "Històries de fars i faroners" (Histories of lighthouses and lighthouse keepers). Seu del Moll, C. Teodor Canet 11.

Friday, 26 June
9.30pm: Folk dance with Sarau Alcudienc, Abeniara and Tacàritx. Paseo Marítimo.

Saturday, 27 June
10am: Beach volleyball tournament. Ciudad Blanca sports beach. Information/registration: 629 648 114.
10am: Table tennis tournaments (children/teens). Hort dels Fassers school, off Calle Pollentia, Alcúdia. Information/registration: 674 250 898.
10am: Sandcastle building competition (under-7s). Beach by the marina.
4pm: Table tennis tournaments (adults/veterans). Hort dels Fassers school, off Calle Pollentia, Alcúdia. Information/registration: 674 250 898.
9pm: Noodle supper. Old pier. Price: Six euros.
10pm: Alcúdia Beach Party. Aerosol, Roulotte, Still Morris. Beach by the marina.

Sunday, 28 June

10am: Beach volleyball tournament. Ciudad Blanca sports beach.
9pm: Sardine BBQ and evening of havaneres (Cuban sea songs) with the group Sotavent. Old pier. Two euros for tickets for the sardines and two euros for plates etc unless you bring your own.

Monday, 29 June (Sant Pere)
11.30: Gathering of fishermen on the Paseo Marítimo and then procession with the band of music to the church.
12 midday: Solemn mass.
7pm: Mass.
7.30pm: Procession with the image of Sant Pere accompanied by fishermen and the band of music.
10.30pm: Concert with José Manuel Soto (rumba style). Paseo Marítimo.
12 midnight: Grand fireworks display. At the beach by the marina.


LA VICTORIA, Alcúdia - LA MARE DE DÉU 2015

Wednesday, 1 July:
6pm: Climb to La Victoria race from the Can Ramis municipal building by the market square, Alcúdia. Children's whistling to La Victoria, breaking of pots and draw for ensaimadas.
6.15pm: The walk to La Victoria with the giants of Alcúdia.
8:30pm: Celebration of the Eucharist at the hermitage of La Victoria.
10pm: Fritters and mistela fortified wine for all.
10.30pm: Party with the folk and dance groups Sarau Alcudienc and Tacàritx.
Half past midnight: Burnt rum for all.

Thursday, 2 July:
10am: Rockets fired from the town hall and then procession with the Alcúdia band of music.
11.30am: Arrival of dignitaries at La Victoria, accompanied by the Alcúdia band of music.
12 midday: Eucharist with traditional offer of camomile.
12.30am: Traditional "jewel" races.
2pm: Paella for the benefit of maintenance work on the hospice. Tickets available from 10am from the hermitage.
4.30pm: Ball de bot folk dance with the Alcúdia band of music and showers of sweets and hazelnuts.

Friday, June 12, 2015

PUERTO POLLENSA - SANT PERE FIESTAS 2015

Saturday, 27 June
6pm-11pm: Sant Pere market. On the Moll Vell (old pier).
9pm: Charity pa amb oli. Old pier.
9.30pm: Havaneres Cuban sea songs by the group Sotavent. Old pier.

Sunday, 28 June
6pm-11pm: Sant Pere market. Old pier.
7pm: Charity Zumba class in the Plaça Miquel Capllonch (church square). Price per participant, five euros.
7.30pm: Procession by the Pollensa band of cornets and drums.
8pm: Sardine barbecue plus music from the Xeremiers Orats (pipers). Old pier.
10pm: Ballroom dancing with the group Nàutic. Old pier.

Monday, 29 June (Sant Pere)

11am: Solemn mass.
12.45pm: Exhibition of model boats. At the yacht club.
6pm-10pm: Sant Pere market. Old pier.
8pm: Procession by the Pollensa giants, L'Esbart de Sant Jordi, and the Xeremiers Orats.
9.30pm: Country folk dance with Aires de la Cala and the Xeremiers Orats. Old pier.

Tuesday, June 9, 2015

MURO - SANT JOAN FIESTAS 2015

Friday, 12 June
7.30pm: Prégon opening speech for the fiestas followed by concert by the Miquel Tortell Choir and the choir and orchestra of the Muro School of Music. Convent Cloister.

Saturday, 13 June
10.30am-2pm: Water party park. Free water attractions for the whole family. Plaça Comte d'Empúries.
11am: Trial bikes exhibition. Plaça Sant Martí.
3.30pm: Cycling races. From Plaça Sant Martí.
5pm-4am: Malafama Festival. Local groups and DJs plus acts from Murcia and Bilbao. Bullring. Fifteen euros (half price for Muro residents).
7.30pm:  Show cooking followed by tapas and local cuisine. Convent Cloister. Free entrance.

Sunday, 14 June
8pm: Concert by the Youth Band of Music. Convent Cloister.
10pm: Correfoc, fire-run by the Demons de sa Pedrera. Bullring.

Monday, 15 June
9pm: Open-air supper. Folk dance and pipers. Registrations have to be made in advance with the town hall. Plaça Comte d'Empúries.

Tuesday, 16 June
7pm: Children's party with the group Cucorba. Plaça Comte d'Empúries.

Wednesday, 17 June
9pm: Evening of running and cycle races for children. Music from Unió Artística Murera. Plaça Comte d'Empúries.

Friday, 19 June
6pm-9pm: Keep-fit activities - Zumba for kids and adults; Spinning. Plaça Comte d'Empúries.
9pm: Tapas route. Eleven bars/restaurants.

Saturday, 20 June
10am-8pm: Aquatics party for children. Open-air pool at the sports centre. Free.
12 midnight: "Flower Power", three DJs plus "A Kind of Magic", Queen tribute band. Plaça Comte d'Empúries.

Sunday, 21 June
7am: Wake-up procession. From the Plaça Comte d'Empúries.
12 midday: Selection of bulls for the bullfights. Bullring.
6.30pm: Bullfights. Prices from 25 to 70 euros.
10pm: Concert, a tribute to Joaquin Sabina. Plaça Comte d'Empúries.

Monday, 22 June
10pm: Concert by Los Javaloyas. Plaça Comte d'Empúries.

Tuesday, 23 June
7pm: Beach volleyball at the bullring.
10pm: Party for Sant Joan. Performances by Trio Vintage and Orquestra Galatzó. Plaça Comte d'Empúries.

Wednesday, 24 June (Sant Joan)
11.30am: Firing of rockets and procession by dignitaries with pipers, giants and big heads. From the Plaça Comte d'Empúries.
12 midday: Mass. Sant Joan Baptista parish church.
10pm: Concert by Danny Daniel. Plaça Comte d'Empúries.
12 midnight: Fireworks display. Sa Riba.