Program of Moors and Christians of Calpe

Year 2023

It celebrates: From 20th October to 23rd October

Place: Calp (Alicante)

A vibrant spectacle of parades, music and colourful costumes recreating the region's medieval history. They stand out for their emotionality and community participation, attracting visitors from all over the world.

Program of Moors and Christians of Calpe

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Calpe Moors and Christians Festive Program 2023

Saturday October 14

7:00 p.m. Festival Book Presentation and Festive Music Concert at the Casa Cultura Auditorium.

Friday October 20

2:00 p.m. Party notice. Ringing of bells and salute of ordinance.
7:00 p.m. Bands Entry. From Plaza Colón to Plaza Mosquit.
8:00 p.m. Proclamation of the Festivities and raising of banners in Plaza Mayor. At the end of the event, offering of candles to the Santíssim Crist de la Suor in the Virgen de las Nieves Parish.
00:30 a.m. Enter the Old Town.
01:00 a.m. Captain Christian Dance. Almogávares.

Saturday October 21

09:30 a.m. Diana in Plaça del Mosquit.
12:00 p.m. Children's Diana in Plaça del Mosquit.
6:00 p.m. Cristiana y Mora entrance “El Parade” on Avenida Gabriel Miró.
01:00 a.m. Dance of Captain Moro. Mascarats.

Sunday October 22

12:00 p.m. Solemn Mass in honor of Santíssim Crist de la Suor in Plaza Mayor. At the end of the Holy Mass, mascletá.
7:00 p.m. Mass. Next, solemn procession in honor of the "Santíssim Crist de la Suor" with the usual itinerary in the Old Town. At the end of the procession, night mascletá in Plaza Mayor.
01:00 a.m. Dance of the Standard Bearer Association. Tuareg.

Monday October 23

11:00 a.m. Landing and first battle at Playa del Arenal-Bol.
6:00 p.m. Children's Parade on Gabriel Miró Avenue.
8:30 p.m. Parliament, second battle and "Miracle" in Plaza Mayor.

Tuesday October 24

7:30 p.m. Mass for the Dead in the Virgen de las Nieves Parish.

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