Javea Fiesta Calendar 2008 |
January 2008
| | | | 5th | Procession of the kings and live nativity scene | | | | | 11th - 26th | Fiesta of San Antonio in the Port is marked by a fair in the port. | | | | | 17th | Blessing of the animals in the Port | | | | | 20th | Day of San Sebastion - patron of the town. | | | | | 27th | Blessing of the animals in the Pueblo(Plaza de la Constitution) | | | | Febuary 2008 | | | | 2nd | Carnival in the town - 10pm! | | | | | 24th | Bringing of Nazareno to the town church | | | | March 2008 | | | | 21st -24th | Easter artisian market in old town | | | | | 31st | Saint Vincent day - Patron of the Valencian Community | | | | April 2008 | | | | 25th | Start of the Nazareno fiestas - bull running , street dancing. | | | | May 2008 | | | | 1st | European Labour day | | | | | 3rd | Day of the Flower crosses and Return of the Nazareno image | | | | June 2008 | | | | 7th | Start of fiestas of San Juan, Bull running, street parade. | | | | | 12th - 14th | Javea International Festival | | | | | 23rd | Burning of the olive wreaths | | | | | 24th | Float procession through the town (starts around 7.30) | | | | July 2008 | | | | 5th - 6th | Pilgramage in honor of the Virgen del Rocio. | | | | | 12th - 20th | Festival of the Moors and Christians-Landing of the Moors. | | | | | 16th | Festival of The Senora del Carmen - patron of all sailors. | | | | | 19th | Moors and Christians parade 9pm | | | | | 20th | Moors and Christians parade 7pm. | | | | August 2008 | | | | 2nd | Festival of the Virgen de los Angdes la Plana. | | | | | 15th | Assumption day - religous holiday
| | | | | 29th | Festival of The Senora del Carmen - patron of all sailors. | | | | | 19th | Festival of the Virgen Loreto patron ot the Port | | | | September 2008 | | | | 8th | Float procession in the Port followed by firework display. | | | | | 14th | Pilgrimage to the Popul Hermatige. | | | | October 2008 | | | | 9th | Dia Pais Valenciano. Festival in honour of the Valencain Community. | | | | | 12th | Dia Hispanidad. In celebration of Columbus' discovery of America. | | | | November 2008 | | | | 1st | All Saints Day. Religious festival in honour of those who have died. | | | | December 2008 | | | | 6th | Dia de Constitucion - celebrates the Sspanish constitution | | | | | 8th | Dia de Asscencion celebrating assension of Virgin Mary to heaven.
| | | | | 12th - 13th | Celebration of Santa Lucia - queen of light. | | | | | 14th | Start of the Nativity scene in the old town. | | | |
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