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About the Fiesta: Sentimos La Fiesta

Friday, 4th July

20:30 hrs
Algorfa Music and Culture Society will collect the Queens and Princesses from the Municipal Library to begin their procession towards the Plaza de España. Taken from 2007 Fiesta
 

Algorfa Fiesta 2008 will be presented by D. Salvadore Cases Lorenzo, Area Director of Caja Mediterrano.

Crowning of the Queens and Princesses for 2008.

Dancing performance by Ma Trini.

Midnight
Opening of the Open Air Disco.

Saturday, 5th July

9:00 hrs
Tambourines will be played through the streets by Moisés and Benjamín.
10:00 hrs
till
14:00 hrs
Grand Fair for little children - with bouncy castles and activities, in the Plaza de España.
19:00 hrs
Bull Fight - 6 brave bulls from D. Apilio and Juan Perez Tabernero from Salamanca. Challenging the bulls will be Luis José Amadore, Pepín Liria and El Cartegenero.
23:30 hrs
Music Concert Performance by Jeannette, Tony Ronald Micky and Lorenzo Santamaris - the Miticos 70. Venue: Plaza de España.
Midnight
Mobile Disco and Bar. Venue: Municipal Sports Ground.

Sunday, 6th July


8:30 hrs


The Great Mascaletá will announce the departure of the Romería in honour of the Virgin Del Carmen. The Virgin's image will be accompanied by the flamenco group Alandra.

Image of 2007 Romeria
 

On arrival at the Ermita, the congregation will receive Mass. Following the service, a breakfast of sardines, bread and beer will be shared. Food prepared by Naútica Torrevieja.

Inside the Ermita the Musical Association of Santa Cecilia Choir will sing.

Image from 2007 Romeria
14:00 hrs Fireworks by Pirotecnia Fernandez. Giant Paella for all.
19:30 hrs Return of the Romería and of the Virgin Del Carmen, accompanied by the Choir, Rociero. The procession shall return will the Virgin's Image to the village's church in Plaza de España.
22:00 hrs The Rocking Blues Show from Almería. Venue: Plaze de España.

Monday, 7th July

19:00 hrs Baby bulls will be released in the bull ring for all the brave men of the village who wish to enter.
22:30 hrs Spectacular Flamenca Show, with guitarist Fernando Rodriguez and singer Isabel Rico (Finalists in TVE talent show, 'Rain of Stars').

Tuesday, 8th July


20:00 hrs

VIII Algorfa Walk (6km). Starting from Plaza de España to La Finca Golf Course and return. Prizes and refreshments for all participants.
Image from 2007 Fiesta
22:30 hrs 'Group Therapy' a theatre group company will perform the entertaining play, 'Gloria' by Manuel Lucas. Venue: Plaza de España.

Wednesday, 9th July

19:00 hrs
to
21:00 hrs

Sport is Healthy - different sporting events in the streets: 3 x 3 football, mini tennis, basketball, volley ball and batuka. (Reserve a game between 18:00 and 19:00). Venue: Plaza de España.

22:30 hrs

Concert performed by the Association of Music and Culture Algorfa. Venue: Plaza de España.
Image taken at 2007 Fiesta

Thursday, 10th July

22:00 hrs Evening meal where the Fiesta Committee invite everyone to a barbeque and a beer. Entertainment provided by the group 'Savanna'. Venue: Municipal Sports Ground.

Friday, 11th July


22:00 hrs


Dance Festival performed by the Algorfa Municipal Dance School and choreographed by Ma Nieves Girona.

Later we are entertained by Manu Sanchez.

Image taken 2007 Fiesta
24:00 hrs Disco in the Barraca Popular (open air, without a roof or covering, similar to al fresco).

Saturday, 12th July

10:30 hrs Trial Bike Exhibition for all ages. Venue: Plaza de España.
14:00 hrs Lunch provided by Charlot of Benejuzar for the 'Third Age Citizens' of Algorfa (Retired Citizens).
18:00 hrs Donkey Show with donkey races and rides. Venue: Municipal Sports Ground.
23:30 hrs Comedy Show with entertainment provided by Los Marancos. Venue: Plaza de España.
01:00 hr Disco in the Barraca Popular (open air, without a roof or covering, similar to al fresco).

Sunday, 13th July

11:30 hrs The First Classic Car Show. A procession of classic cars will pass through the main streets of Algorfa and through the Urbanisations.

 

20:30 hrs

 

Carnival Parade, with music bands. Prizes awarded to the most original and best float or group.

Image taken from  2007 Fiesta
23:00 hrs The magnificent music group, 'Budú', followed by prize giving for Carnival winners. Venue: Plaza de España.

Monday, 14th July

20:30 hrs Various children's stories from 'Lumaquí', a local group.

Tuesday, 15th July

20:30 hrs Firework display announcing a traditional offering of flowers to Our Patrona Virgen Del Carmen. Procession setting off from the Municipal Library, accompanied by music. Procession followed by Mass.
23:00 hrs Spectacular Variety Show - Suspiros de España. Venue: Plaza de España.

Wednesday, 16th July

08:00 hrs Spectacular Firework Display to wake everyone up and to announce the Day of Our Patrona Del Carmen.
11:30 hrs The Algorfa Music and Cultural Association will collect the Queens and Princesses of Honour and accompany them to the Ayuntamiento where they will be met by the local authorities who will accompany them to the Church. Image taken during 2007 Fiesta
12:00 hrs Mass in Honour of Our Patrona Virgen Del Carmen to commemoration Our Patrona's 50th anniversary of her coronation.
21:00 hrs

Silent procession through the streets of Algorfa with Our Patrona Virgen Del Carmen, lead by the Queens and Princesses of Honour, local authorities and the commission of fiestas.

On arrival at the church, Pirotecnia Ferrández will surprise everyone with a spectacular firework display.

Image taken from 2007 Fiesta
23:00 hrs Dance and Music with 'Zambra'. Venue: Plaza de España.

 

 

 

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Updated: November 2008