Fiestas in Javea: "Jesus Nazareno" (April-May 2023)

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The Jesús Nazareno Fiesta in Javea is a traditional fiesta held in honor of "Jesús Nazareno" on the third Sunday of lent. The 2023 Javea fiesta includes the main attractions including 4 nights of "Bous Al Carrer" (bull running) in Placa del Convent, a giant paella, traditional flower crosses contest and flower offering, fireworks, disco party and candlelight procession. You can also enjoy musical and theatrical performances.

Fiestas in Javea: "Jesus Nazareno" (April-May 2023)

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Javea Jesús Nazareno Fiesta 2023

The Jesús Nazareno Fiesta in Javea is a traditional fiesta held in honor of "Jesús Nazareno" on the third Sunday of lent.

There are details below of a prior Javea Jesús Nazareno fiesta as a guide, with the main attractions including 4 nights of "Bous Al Carrer" (bull running) in Placa del Convent, a giant paella, traditional flower crosses contest and flower offering, fireworks, disco party and "pujada" candlelight procession to the Ermita del Calvario.

Although St. Sebastian is the Patron Saint of Javea / Xàbia, the Festivities in honour of "Jesús Nazareno" have the strongest popular support and devotion among Xàbia's citizens.

These festivities honour Jesús Nazareno and his image, which was awarded the title of "perpetual mayor" for once saving the population from plague and illness. The programme includes "bous al carrer", the popular (and controversial) bull-running event, the deafening "mascletà" and the traditional competition for decorated flower crosses which spring up around the old town.

La Pujada: Literally meaning "the ascent", the image of Jesús Nazareno is carried back to the blue-domed Ermita del Calvario from the church of San Bartolomé after which a spectacular firework display brings the fiesta of Jesús Nazareno to a close.

On the 2nd of May, it is traditional to visit the streets of the Historical City Centre to look at the colourful "Cruces de Mayo", crosses made out of flowers by the neighbours which win local prizes based on their preparation, originality and beauty.

The programme below is for 2022 - the 2023 programme will be updated once available.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20

17h:00 Blood donation in the health center of Xàbia until 20:30

20:30 Delivery of the party book to the attendees.

SATURDAY, APRIL 23

08:30. Departure of the image of Jesus Nazarene and Virgin of Loreto from their respective parishes for their meeting at the Cholbi Brothers Asylum. Later transfer to the parish of San Bartolomé.

SUNDAY, APRIL 24

18:00 Solemn Eucharist concelebrated sung by the "Parish Choir of Customs". At the end of the pilgrimage accompanied by the images through the streets: Plaza de la iglesia, Celestino Pons, Roques, Ronda Norte, Príncipe de Asturias, Virgen de la Soledad, Jesús Nazareno, Mayor, Primicias, San Buenaventura, Plaza de la Iglesia, Roques, Escola, Av. de Alicante, Juan Carlos I and Asilo Hermanos Cholbi where they will say goodbye.

MONDAY, APRIL 25

08:00h. Assembly and placement of barriers in the Placeta del Convent and Ronda Colón

TUESDAY, APRIL 26

18:45. Entrance of bulls and cows. Livestock La Paloma.

19:00. Release of cows and bull. Cattle rancher Els Coves.

21:15h. Entrance of bulls and cows. Livestock Crespo.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27

18:45h. Entrance of bulls and cows. Livestock Crespo.

19h. Release of cows and bull. Livestock La Paloma.

21:15h. Entrance of bulls and cows. Livestock Els Coves.

THURSDAY, APRIL 28

18:45h. Entrance of bulls and cows. Livestock La Paloma.

19h. Release of cows and bull. Livestock Machancoses.

21:15h. Entrance of bulls and cows. Livestock Crespo.

FRIDAY, APRIL 29

17:30h. Entry and release of carts.

18:45h. Entrance of bulls and cows. Livestock La Paloma.

19h. Release of cows and bull. Livestock Germans Cali.

20h. Discomóvil in the Plaza de la Constitución organized by the Filà Capitana 2022 Ballesters until 3:00h.

20:30h. XXI Festival Ars Nova in the church of San Bartolomé.

21:15h. Entrance of bulls and cows. Livestock Els Coves.

22:45h. Entrance of bulls and cows. Livestock The brotherhood.

23h. Release of cows and bull. Livestock Crespo.

01:00h. Entry of cows. Livestock Els Coves. At the end of dismantling of cages and barriers until 12 noon on Saturday, April 30.

SATURDAY, APRIL 30

15h. Cycling race Memorial José Catalá Marí.

18h. Discomobile in the Plaza de la Constitución. "Tardeo" offered by the Filà Capitana 2022 Ballesters and the Comissió de Fogueres where there will be food and bar service until 2:00h.

19:30h. Triduum to Jesus Nazarene in suffrage of Carlos Mata Cholbi, Joaquín Roselló Costa and Manuel Llidó Cruañes sung by the Parish Choir.

21:30h. Sainete in the Plaza de la Constitución with the work Deixam la dona Pepet represented by the "Grup de Teatre Tot Rist of the Comissió de Festes Mare de Déu de Loreto."

1st MAY - CHILDREN'S DAY

08:30 - Wake Up Parade "despertà" with the children of Xàbia through the streets of the historic centre. Afterwards, in the Plaza de la Constitución, snacks offered by Mas y Mas and then the opening of the children's play park and cart rides.
09:30 - Wake Up Parade "despertà" with the Colla del Grup de Danses Portitxol.

11:30h. Professional Valencian ball game d'escala i corda in the Trinquet.
13:30 - GIANT PAELLA available to all in Parque Montaner.
19:00 - Triduum to Jesús Nazareno, sang by the Coro Parroquial.
20:00 - TOUR OF THE FLOWER CROSSES with the Brotherhood and Council Members, music by Tuna de Xàbia.

2nd MAY - DAY OF THE ELDERLY
11:00 - Visit to the Day Centre in the village with a gift for each person.
11:30 - Visit to the Fundación-Asilo Hermanos Cholbi with a gift for each person.
12:00 - Ringing of the Church Bells.
19:00 - Triduum to Jesús Nazareno, sang by the Coro Parroquial.
20:15 - TRADITIIONAL FLOWER OFFERING PARADE from Plaza de la Marina Alta to the church of San Bartolomé. All children, party commissions, clubs, associations etc and the entire neighborhood in general are invited to this event. (Departure from Plaza Marina Alta)

3rd MAY - THE ASCENT OF JESÚS NAZARENO
07:30 - General Ringing of the Church Bells
08:00 - Wake Up Parade "despertà" with the band of the "Centre Artìstic Musical de Xàbia"
12:00 - TRADITIONAL MASS sang by the Coro Parroquial de Aduanas, followed by MASCLETÀ in the Plaza de la Constitución.
19:00 - SPECIAL MASS followed by the solemn candelit procession carrying the image of Jesús Nazareno, with the band of the "Centre Artìstic Musicial de Xàbia" and finishing with a firework display in the Plaza de la Constitución.

4th MAY
19:30 - TRADITIONAL MASS in the church of San Bartolomé.

14th MAY

20:00 - Mass in the hermitage of Calvary in thanksgiving. Farewell to the mayorals of this year and delivery of medals to those of 2023.