Calasparra will be honouring their patron saints, Santo Martires Abdon and Santo Senen from the 8th to the 30th July 2023. There are lots of events to enjoy including parades, concerts and a rice spitting competition! The full programme in Spanish, is in the brochure below and the main events are:

 

21:00 Opening speeches at the Ermita de los Santos Martires

 

21:00 29th Villa de Calasparra Band Festival at the Cine Rosales

 

19:30 Countryside Parade. Route: Fuente del Arrocero, Placeta de La Merced, Plaza de la Corredera, Calle Salzillo, Calle Vázquez, Calle de Los Santos, Placeta de Los Santos.

20:00 Flower Offering

 

20:30 Paella Competition in Calle Goya

 

07:00 Diana, early morning parade by the music band.

08:30 Procession with the statues of San Abdón y San Senén. Route: Placeta de Los Santos, Calle de los Santos, Calle Vázquez, Calle Lavador, Avda. Teniente Flomesta, Avda. Juan Ramón Jiménez, Plaza de la Corredera, Calle Salzillo, Calle Mayor, Calle Pastor Rubira, Calle de Los Santos, Placeta de Los Santos finishing at the Ermita.

19:15 Running of the Bulls at the Plaza de Toros

22:30 Concert by the Pasodobles and Toreo de Salon Music bands in the Plaza de la Corredera.