Calpe Moors and Christians Fiesta
The Moors and Christians will be disembarking, marching, firing their guns, fighting and conquering the castle in Calpe from the 20th to the 23rd October 2023. The annual fiesta is held in honour of the patron saint, Santisimo Cristo del Sudor to celebrate the historic attack on Calpe that took place on 22nd October 1744. The full programme of activities in English is:
Friday 20th October
14:00 Ringing of the church bells and firing of rockets
19:00 Entrance Parade of the Music Bands
20:00 Opening Speeches with the raising of the flags in the Plaza Mayor, followed by the offering of Cirios (candles) at the Parroquia Nuestra Sra. de las Nieves.
14:00 Ringing of the church bells and firing of rockets
19:00 Entrance Parade of the Music Bands
20:00 Opening Speeches with the raising of the flags in the Plaza Mayor, followed by the offering of Cirios (candles) at the Parroquia Nuestra Sra. de las Nieves.
Saturday 21st October
19:00 Grand Parade of the Moors and Christians along Avenida Gabriel Miro
Sunday 22nd October
12:00 Mass in the Plaza Mayor, followed by Mascletà (day time fire crackers) in the Plaza Mayor
20:00 Solemn Procession, with the statue of the Santisimo Cristo del Sudor, through the old town, followed by Night time Mascletas in the Plaza Mayor
20:00 Solemn Procession, with the statue of the Santisimo Cristo del Sudor, through the old town, followed by Night time Mascletas in the Plaza Mayor
Monday 23rd October
11:00 Landing of the Moors and battle on Playa Arenal
18:00 Children's Parade along Avenida Gabriel Miro20:30 The 'el Miracle' Play in the Plaza Mayor
