Formentera del Segura will be enjoying their annual fiesta in honour of San Roque and San Miguel from the 2nd August to the 3rd September 2023. There are many traditional activities such as the ribbon races, paella competition, release of the heifers, ringing of the bells, concerts and the solemn procession. The full programme in English is in the brochure below and the highlights are:

 

Sunday 6th August
10:00 Motorbike exhibition, mobile disco, games and much more in the Parque El Molino.

 

11:00 Gran Chupianazo (confetti) to announce the start of the Fiesta in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento

 

09:00 Romeria with the statue of San Roque from the Ermita to the Parque El Molino

14:30 Paella Competition.

16:00 Traditional Games for Adults and Children

20:00 Romeria to return the statue of San Roque

 

21:00 Queens and Ladies parade the streets accompanied by a musical band

22:00 Coronation of the Queens of the Fiestas in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento

 

Sunday 20th August
21:30 Grand Song Contest at the Plaza del Ayuntamiento

 

Saturday 26th August
13:00 Firing of Rockets and Ringing of Bells.

20:30 Parade of floats and bands

 

Sunday 27th August
07:00 Desperta Firing of Rockets and Ringing of Bells

12:00 Solemn Mass in honour of Patron Saints San Roque and San Miguel

13:30 Grand Mascletas

20:00 Parade of the Fiesta Queens through the streets with a band

21:00 Solemn procession of Patron Saints San Roque and San Miguel

22:30 Fireworks at the Town Hall

 

11:30-14:00 Traditional Lunch of Sardines, Bread, Wine and Beer at the Parque El Molino

17:30 Foam Party at the Town Hall

 

18:00 Foam and Fancy Dress Party at the Sports Centre

00:00 Fireworks at the Sports Centre

 

12:00 Solemn Mass in honour of Patron Saints San Roque and San Miguel

13:00 Rockets and Fire Crackers

19:00 Grand Family Show with Hot Chocolate at the Sports Centre