Program of Algarrobo Burning Festival

Year 2023

It celebrates: From 22nd September to 24th September

Place: Algarrobo (Málaga)

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Discover the epic history of Algarrobo at the Burning Festival: the brave town that defied the French in 1811. Relive the excitement of their rescue and enjoy historical reenactments, festivals, and the beauty of the Costa del Sol.

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Festive program of La Quema de Algarrobo 2023

Friday, September 22

14:00 Beginning of the Tapa Route. More information at the Town Hall, information point.
18:00 Mayor's side FIND MACOLOCO!!!! From the Town Hall to Plaza Gloria.
22:00 Proclamation of the Burning. Crier: José Antonio Ponce (José Gil López School).
23:00 Burial of Macoloco and Mayor Francisco Ramos (from the José Gil López School to the Church of Santa Ana).

Saturday, September 23

11:30 Exhibition of historical weapons, loading and firing, by the historical-cultural association "Málaga recreadora" (Parque de la Escalerilla).
13:00 Tropical cooking contest (Parque de la Escalerilla).
17:30 Contest of riders and horsewomen (Río Algarrobo).
18:00 The French enter Algarrobo (from Karat Avenue to the river).
18:30 Dance show with horses (Algarrobo River).
19:00 The ambush of José Segovia. the French failure (Algarrobo River).
21:00 The Burning of Algarrobo. the heroic rider (José Gil López School).
22:15 Election of bandit, bandit and party of bandits. Parade and lesson of the children's bandits. (large tent).
23:00 Performance by the group Apache, the best international pop-rock of the 80s (tent).

Sunday, September 24

11:00 Algarrobo historical meetings, with the participation of:
AHC Torrijos,
AHC El Bosoue,
AHC Málaga Recreadora,
Ahc Rate 1812,
AHC Manzanares Estepona 1831,
AHC Benameuí Shoulder Bag,
AHC Carob Burning,
Monologue by Inés Joyés,
Parade from the Quema de Algarrobo headquarters to the Algarrobo hermitage.
13:30 Delivery of mangoes in Plaza Gloria.
17:00 Tasting of Algarrobo cakes in the Plaza de España.
17:20 Performance by the magician Pablo Mogón in the Plaza de España.
20:00 Representation of "the other Quema de Algarrobo" by the youth group of the AHC Quema de Algarrobo.
21:30 Awards ceremony.
22:00 End of the Tapa Route.

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