Summer Festivities Rojales 2013 (Fiesta Events)

Here is a list of the Rojales Fiesta events from June 22nd 2013 to Sunday 7th July. The Great Parade of the Moors & Christians in Rojales is particularly spectacular and is always an enjoyable night out:

SATURDAY 22nd JUNE
At 9 p.m. In the Capitol Theatre, presentation of Captains and Flag
Bearers 2013, organised by the Central Committee of Moors
and Christians in collaboration with Rojales Town Council.

SUNDAY 23rd JUNE
At 8 p.m. Flower offerings in honour of San Pedro. Departure from
Rojales Health Centre.
At 10:00 p.m. Rise of the”Cabezo Soler” Hill. “La Encantá”
Magical Night. Organised by the Department for Youth of
Rojales Town Hall.
Departure: opposite the Mercadona Rojales.

TUESDAY 25th JUNE
At 8:00 p.m. In the Capitol Theatre, Graduation Ceremony of the
Year 2012/2013 of “La Encantá” High School of Rojales.

SATURDAY, 29TH JUNE
Giants and large heads parading round the streets all day,
accompanied by the dulzaina (little clarinet) and drum.
At 9:00 a.m. The Band of “La Lira” parading round the streets.
On its route, tribute to senior citizens organised by the moors
association “Almohades”. All the Moors and Christians
Associations are invited to take part.
At 11:00 a.m. On the “Malecón del Soto” promenade, children’s
games, handicrafts, origami with balloons and painting faces.
At 8:00 p.m. Holy Mass in honour of San Pedro, attended by the
Authorities, Queens of Fiestas, Captains and Flag Bearers.
At 9:00 p.m. Solemn procession in honour of San Pedro. At the
end of the procession, a magnificent firework display will be
given by Pirotecnia Ferrández from Redován.
Once the fireworks are over, dancing in the Almohades
kábila.

SUNDAY 30th JUNE
At 7:30 p.m. In the Capitol Thetre, Drama Festival by the pupils of
the Municipal Theatre School “Alberto González Vergel”. This
event will bring the Year 2012/2013 to a close.

WEDNESDAY 3rd JULY
At 8 p.m. In the Capitol Theatre, closing ceremony of the year of
the Rojales Music School “Santa Cecilia”.

THURSDAY 4th JULY
At 8:00 p.m. Marksmen from the different Moors and Christians
Associations will begin shooting from the Rojales
Archaeological Museum’s Square.
Following Gunpowder Battle, speeches and the taking of the
castle. The speeches will be given by the “Almohades” and
“Piratas”.
Once the event is over, dancing in the Kábilas (open-air dance
grounds).

FRIDAY 5th JULY
At 10:30 p.m. CHARANGA (Summer Carnival Parade) with the
participation of all the Moors and Christians Associations. They
will parade in the following order: Bereberes, Tuareg, Piratas,
Benakíes, Contrabandistas and Almohades.
Once the parade is over, dancing in the Kábilas.

SATURDAY 6th JULY
At 9 p.m. GREAT PARADE OF MOORS AND CHRISTIANS. They
will parade in the following order: Almohades (Captains),
Bereberes, Tuareg, Benakíes, Piratas and Contrabandistas.
Once the parade is over, dancing in the Kábilas.

SUNDAY 7th JULY
At 8 p.m. PARADE OF THE BANDS
At 9:00 p.m.GREAT PARADE OF MOORS AND CHRISTIANS. They
will parade in the following order: Piratas, Contrabandistas,
Bereberes, Tuareg, Benakíes and Almohades (Captains).
The floats of the Queens of Fiestas will close the parade.
Following this, dancing in the Kábilas.

With thanks to Servigest of Torrevieja for providing us with the programme of events.

Just a reminder to anyone wanting to go to a spectacular fiesta next weekend.

The Moors and Christians parade is on Saturday and Sunday next week in Rojales - 6th and 7th of July. It's the same parade on the Saturday & Sunday, except those taking part parade in a different order each day and on the Sunday there is a band parade first.

SATURDAY 6th JULY
At 9 p.m. GREAT PARADE OF MOORS AND CHRISTIANS. They
will parade in the following order: Almohades (Captains),
Bereberes, Tuareg, Benakíes, Piratas and Contrabandistas.
Once the parade is over, dancing in the Kábilas.

SUNDAY 7th JULY
At 8 p.m. PARADE OF THE BANDS
At 9:00 p.m.GREAT PARADE OF MOORS AND CHRISTIANS. They
will parade in the following order: Piratas, Contrabandistas,
Bereberes, Tuareg, Benakíes and Almohades (Captains).
The floats of the Queens of Fiestas will close the parade.
Following this, dancing in the Kábilas.

Rojales Grand Parade of the Moors and Christians is tonight and tomorrow and it looks like being a lovely hot weekend with sultry evenings.

Enjoy the parade if you're going!

SATURDAY 6th JULY
At 9 p.m. GREAT PARADE OF MOORS AND CHRISTIANS. They
will parade in the following order: Almohades (Captains),
Bereberes, Tuareg, Benakíes, Piratas and Contrabandistas.
Once the parade is over, dancing in the Kábilas.

SUNDAY 7th JULY
At 8 p.m. PARADE OF THE BANDS
At 9:00 p.m.GREAT PARADE OF MOORS AND CHRISTIANS. They
will parade in the following order: Piratas, Contrabandistas,
Bereberes, Tuareg, Benakíes and Almohades (Captains).
The floats of the Queens of Fiestas will close the parade.
Following this, dancing in the Kábilas.