The opening time features nan accepted Entrada de la Murta. Credit: Ayuntamiento Calpe
Calpe is each group to observe its much-loved yearly patron saint festivities successful honour of nan Virgen de las Nieves, starting Thursday July 31. The celebrations, organised by nan 2025 show committee and Calpe Town Hall, are among nan astir accepted and eagerly awaited events successful nan town’s calendar.
The opening time features nan accepted Entrada de la Murta, during which members of nan committee parade done nan aged municipality successful accepted dress, ending successful nan Plaza Miguel Roselló. From nan Town Hall balcony, nan show queens will present nan Crida a la festa to officially motorboat nan festivities. Later, nan Plaza Mayor will big a capacity by DJ Fely and Macro Discomóvil SOS.
On Friday August 1, young revellers will return complete nan Town Hall during nan “Día del Fadrí”, a symbolic handover of powerfulness to nan 2007 show group. Water games and a foam statement for children will beryllium held successful Parc de la Creativitat from 6pm, followed by euphony from Welectric, DJ and Óxido orchestra successful Plaza Mayor.
Ssweet-throwing parades
Saturday is “Commissions Day”, pinch accepted games and sweet-throwing parades successful nan morning, followed by a children’s mini-disco and a nighttime of apical DJs including Sergio Salinas, Sansixto, Brian Cross and Omy Cid.
Sunday August 3 is dedicated to children, pinch much foam parties, a Disney philharmonic pinch Gisela astatine 7.30pm and a “Hollywood” philharmonic astatine 11pm, ending pinch a Technoflamenco show by Marsal Ventura.
Fireworks and a Orquesta Alaska
On Monday, a floral offering to nan Virgen de las Nieves will return place, followed by fireworks and a performance by Orquesta Alaska.
The large time is Tuesday August 5, pinch a mass, processions, and nan spectacular “Castell a la Mar” firework show launched from Arenal-Bol beach. The time ends pinch a performance by Orquesta Matrix.
Wine reception
On Wednesday, a accepted pilota valenciana lucifer will beryllium held connected Calle García Ortiz, followed by a wide successful nan San Salvador hermitage and a vino reception.
From August 6 to 13, bull-running events will beryllium held connected Calle Conde de Altea, and connected Sunday August 10, a colourful float parade will upwind through nan streets.
The expansive finale will beryllium nan free Calpe Pop Festival connected August 15 and 16 successful Parc de la Creativitat, featuring Nacha Pop, El Drogas and more.