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- Fiestas · alicante
The Arribada del Foc inaugurates the Fogueres de Sant Joan on Wednesday from El Corte Inglés
On Wednesday 17th June at 11:30 pm, the traditional Arribada del Foc will begin from El Corte Inglés, marking the official start of the Fogueres de Sant Joan in Alicante.
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Colegio San José de Carolinas ends the school year with the cremà of its school hoguera 'Latidos'
The Alicante educational centre celebrated the burning of its hoguera monument created by pupils and teachers as a tribute to the festivities.
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Alicante bans bonfires on beaches during the night of San Juan
The city will maintain the prohibition on lighting fires on the beaches during the traditional celebration of San Juan.
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The Official Hoguera begins to transform Alicante's Ayuntamiento square
Assembly of the Official Hoguera has begun in the Ayuntamiento square, marking the countdown to the Hogueras de San Juan festivities.
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Alicante protects Luceros fountain from vibrations of Hogueras de San Juan mascletàs
Alicante Ayuntamiento has installed protective measures at the iconic Luceros fountain to prevent damage caused by vibrations from mascletàs during the Hogueras de San Juan festivities.
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The Bellea del Foc and her ladies witness the arrival of the first pieces of the Hoguera Oficial
The representative of the Hogueras de Alicante and her court of honour attended the arrival of the first elements of the Hoguera Oficial 2026.
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Installation of the Official Hoguera begins in the Town Hall square
The first pieces of Alicante's Official Hoguera have started arriving at the Town Hall square, marking the beginning of preparations for the Hogueras de San Juan festivities.
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Commissions and barracas: the year-round work that makes Hogueras de Alicante possible
Hogueras de San Juan is not just a few days of celebration; behind it lies the continuous effort of commissions and barracas that work all year round to make the festivities a reality.
- Fiestas · elche
The creator of Elche's Baroque nativity scene unveils altar in Corpus Christi procession
The Corpus Christi procession departed from the Basilica of Santa María in Elche, showcasing the new altar created by the artist behind the city's Baroque nativity scene.
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Catral launches its San Juan fiestas 2026 with the Chupinazo and extensive programme
The municipality of Catral is now enjoying the San Juan Fiestas following the Chupinazo on 29th May, with a festive calendar that extends over several weeks.
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Ninots from Diputació-Renfe and Sagrada Familia saved from flames in Hogueras 2026
Alicante now knows the pardoned ninots that will escape being burnt in the Hogueras de San Juan 2026.
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The pardoned ninots from Hogueras de San Juan 2026 in pictures
Photo gallery featuring the ninots that were saved from the cremà at Hogueras de Alicante 2026.
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Alicante hosts the 9th Nanos i Gegants gathering with groups from across the Comunidad Valenciana
The Alicante capital celebrated the ninth gathering of the Valencian Federation of Giants and Big-Heads this Sunday, coinciding with the 25th anniversary of the local Colla.
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Winners announced at the 2026 Hogueras de Alicante Band Entrance
The Federació de Fogueres has announced the winners of the 2026 Band Entrance, one of the most outstanding events of the Hogueras where music takes centre stage in the parade.
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Rambla de Méndez Núñez hosts music in protest during the 2026 Entrada de Bandas
The bands only played during the final stretch of the Entrada de Bandas as a protest against administrative obstacles from Alicante council.
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Final mascletà before the start of Alicante's Hogueras 2026
The final mascletà prior to the official launch of the Hogueras de San Juan in Alicante has been held, marking the imminent start of the festivities.
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The best beaches and coves to enjoy the Hogueras de San Juan in Alicante
During the Hogueras de San Juan, Alicante offers numerous beaches and coves where visitors can combine the festivities with enjoying the sea and sun.
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Award-winning llibrets announced for Alicante's Hogueras 2026
The winning llibrets for Alicante's Hogueras 2026 have been announced, the literary legacy that remains after the Cremà of the monuments.
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The children's Bellea del Foc and her ladies-in-waiting take part in artistic gymnastics
The children's Bellea del Foc of Alicante and her ladies-in-waiting took part in an artistic gymnastics activity during the Hogueras de San Juan festivities.
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The children's Bellea del Foc and her ladies-in-waiting practise artistic gymnastics
The children's representative of the Hogueras de San Juan in Alicante and her court of honour take part in an artistic gymnastics activity.
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School Hogueras de San Juan Competition Held in Alicante
Alicante hosts the traditional School Hogueras de San Juan Competition, featuring participation from schoolchildren across the city.
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Alicante's Hogueras return to schools competition with themes from Pokémon to social critique
The traditional Hogueras de San Juan schools competition returns to Alicante schools with monuments addressing everything from pop culture to educational demands.
- Fiestas · altea
Escape Room, Comedy and Peter Pan: Performing Arts This Weekend in Alicante
The province of Alicante offers diverse theatre proposals this weekend, with Escape Room in Valencian at Palau Altea as the main attraction.
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School Hogueras Contest in Alicante
The traditional School Hogueras Contest is being held in Alicante, an activity that forms part of the Hogueras de San Juan festivities.