Rojales Fiestas Program of Events, Come and Enjoy !!

THURSDAY 16th JUNE

At 12 noon, the Band “La Lira" of Rojales will offer a concert to the pupils of the primary school. At 8 p.m. In the Capitol Theatre, closing ceremony of the year of the Rojales Music School “La Lira".

FRIDAY 17th JUNE

At 6 p.m. The Hoguera 2016 “¡ELECCIONES!" will be erected on the junction of Calle Maestro José Serrano/Calle Maestro Ventura, in Rojales Town.

At 8 p.m. In the Capitol Theatre, audition of the pupils of the Band “Santa Cecilia"of Rojales.

SATURDAY 18th JUNE

At 3:30 p.m. In the firing range of Rojales, GUN SHOOTING “SAN PEDRO" COMPETITION. Organised by the Olympic Shooting Club of Rojales in collaboration

with Rojales Town Hall.

At 6 p.m. In the sports facilities of the Petanque Club of Rojales, the COMPETITION “12 HOURS OF PETANQUE". Organised by the Petanque Club of Rojales in collaboration with Rojales Town Hall.

At 9 p.m. In the Capitol Theatre, presentation of Captains and Flag Bearers 2016, organised by the Central Committee of Moors and Christians in collaboration with Rojales Town Council. Following the presentation, supper and dancing in the Piratas Kábila.

SUNDAY 19th JUNE

At 9 a.m. In the firing range of Rojales, GUN SHOOTING “SAN PEDRO" COMPETITION. Organised by the Olympic Shooting Club of Rojales in collaboration with

Rojales Town Hall.

At 12:30 p.m. On the Plaza de España, the Fiestas start with “El Chupinazo". A rocket will be launched and that will herald the beginning of our festivities 2016. Do

not forget to bring your swimsuit.

At 1:30 p.m. Grand “Mascletá" (noisy fireworks) in the “Malecón del Soto" promenade by Pirotecnia Ferrández from Redován.

At 8 p.m. In the Capitol Theatre, End of the Year's Festival of the Municipal School of Dancing directed by Isabel Avellaneda and Begoña López.

MONDAY 20th JUNE

At 9:30 p.m. Correfoc (Fire-Run) that will start at Plaza de España and will terminate by the Hoguera 2016, on the junction of Calle Maestro José Serrano/Calle

Maestro Ventura.

At 11 p.m. Preliminary ceremony before the burning of the Hoguera 2016 “¡ELECCIONES!". On the junction of Calle Maestro José Serrano/Calle Maestro Ventura, in Rojales Town.

TUESDAY 21st JUNE

At 7:30 p.m. In the Capitol Theatre Graduation Ceremony of the Year 2015/2016 of the pupils of 6th grade primary to secondary.

WEDNESDAY 22nd JUNE

At 8 p.m. In the Capitol Theatre, Graduation Ceremony of the Year 2015/2016 of “La Encantá" High School of Rojales.

THURSDAY 23rd JUNE

At 12 noon, Onda Cero Radio Station broadcasting live from the Indoors Market of Rojales.

At 9 p.m. In the Capitol Theatre, End of the Year's Festival of the Sofía Sánchez School of Dancing.

At 10 p.m. Ascent of the "Cabezo Soler" Hill. “La Encantá" Magical Night. Organised by the Department for Youth of Rojales Town Hall. Starting point: Opposite Mercadona Rojales (Torch recommended).

FRIDAY 24th JUNE

At 9 p.m. In the Capitol Theatre, End of the Year's Festival of the Sofía Sánchez School of Dancing. 2nd Performance.

SATURDAY 25th JUNE

At 11 a.m. In the Capitol Theatre, End of the Year's Festival of the Municipal Nursery School “Los Pasos".

At 8 p.m. Flower offerings in honour of San Pedro. Departure from Rojales Health Centre. In the following order: Benakíes, Contrabandistas, Almohades, Bereberes, Tuareg, Guerreros del Cid, Piratas, Captains and Flag Bearers. Attendance by the authorities and Queens of Fiestas.

At 11 p.m. In the “Malecón del Soto" promenade, popular open-air dance by the Band “Athenas".

WEDNESDAY 29th JUNE FESTIVITY OF “SAN PEDRO APOSTOL", PATRON SAINT OF ROJALES Giants and large heads parading round the streets all day, accompanied by the dulzaina (little clarinet) and drum.

At 9 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 and individuals are invited to take part.

At 11 a.m. On the “Malecón del Soto" promenade Water Gymkhana. Bring your swimwear.

At 8 p.m. Holy Mass in honour of our Patron Saint San Pedro, attended by the Authorities, Queens of Fiestas, Captains and Flag Bearers.

At 9 p.m. Solemn procession in honour of our Patron Saint San Pedro. At the end of the procession, a magnificent firework display will be given by Pirotecnia Ferrández from Redován.

THURSDAY 30th JUNE

At 8 p.m. Marksmen from the different Moors and Christians Associations will begin shooting from the Rojales Archaeological Museum's Square.

At 9 p.m. Gunpowder Battle, speeches and the taking of the castle. Once the event is over, dancing in the various Kábilas.

FRIDAY 1st 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:

Benakíes, Contrabandistas, Almohades, Bereberes, Tuareg, Piratas and Guerreros del Cid. Once the parade is over, dancing in the various Kábilas.

SATURDAY 2nd JULY

At 9 p.m. GRAND PARADE OF MOORS AND CHRISTIANS. They will parade in the following order: Moors: Benakíes, Almohades, Bereberes and Tuareg. Christians: Pirates (Captains), Contrabandistas and Guerreros del Cid. Once the parade is over, dancing in the various Kábilas.

SUNDAY 3rd JULY

At 8 p.m. PARADE OF THE BANDS.

At 9 p.m. GRAND PARADE OF MOORS AND CHRISTIANS. They will parade in the following order: Christians: Contrabandistas, Guerreros del Cid and Piratas

(Captains). Moors: Benakíes, Almohades, Bereberes and Tuareg. The floats of the Queens of Fiestas will close the parade. Following this, dancing in the various Kábilas.