The Javea Fiesta "Festes Mare de Déu de Loreto" / Virgen de Loreto runs from the last week in August to the first week in September in Javea, Spain. The Celebration is in honour of the patron saint of the sea: "La Mare de Déu de Loreto". During this fiesta the residents and visitors of Javea meet to celebrate their local identity, traditions, religion, neighborhood, sports, and culture. This is a vibrant, colourful, inclusive & creative fiesta that is open to the public and promotes respect for all.
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The Javea fiesta Mare de Deu de Loreto is a celebration is in honour of the patron saint of the sea held every year in Javea, Spain.
The Fiesta, also known as the Fiestas en honor a la Virgen de Loreto, is one of the most important and vibrant festivals in this coastal town in the Alicante province of Spain.
This festival takes place in the port area of Jávea, also known as Duanes del Mar, and it takes place at the end of August and the beginning of September.
The Fiesta de Loreto is not only a religious celebration but also a time for the community and visitors to come together and enjoy the rich cultural traditions of Jávea. The combination of religious devotion, cultural events, and festive activities makes this fiesta a memorable experience for anyone who attends.
Key Highlights of the Fiesta Mare de Deu de Loreto include:
1. Religious Processions: The festival is held in honor of the Virgen de Loreto, the patron of the port area. Various religious ceremonies and processions are organized throughout the festival, including the solemn procession through the streets of Duanes del Mar, where the image of the Virgen de Loreto is carried.
2. Masses and Offerings:
Special masses are held, and offerings of flowers and fruits are made to the Virgen. The sea is blessed, and a maritime procession often occurs, where boats are decorated and sail along the coast in honor of the Virgen.
3. Parade of Floats and Carriages:
One of the most anticipated events is the parade featuring floats and carriages that reflect various themes, both traditional and modern. These parades are often accompanied by music and dancing, creating a festive atmosphere.
4. Fireworks:
The festival culminates with a grand fireworks display over the sea, which is one of the highlights of the celebration. The fireworks are known for their beauty and scale, lighting up the night sky in a colorful and dramatic finale.
5. Street Parties and Concerts:
Throughout the festival, the streets of Duanes del Mar are alive with music, dancing, and general merrymaking. Concerts featuring local and regional musicians are common, and there’s plenty of traditional food and drink to enjoy.
23 August
20:00 Mass for the souls of the deceased and 'besamanos' to the patron saint, Mare de Déu de Loreto. The Fiesta Commission will make a floral offering to the deceased.
21:30 Beer tasting - limited to 65 people, at 15 euros each.
24 August: Presentation of the Festivities
11:00 Children’s Fishing Contest (The Port). Registration (for children up to 12 years) will be made after 10:00 and each participant must bring their own rod.
23:00 Presentation of the 2024 Festivities - Presentation of the Mayoralesas and Mayorales as representatives of the 2024 Fiestas. This will be followed by music and dancing to MONTECARLO Orchestra.
25 August: Sports Day
10:00 41st PEÑA LA BUFA RACE. Registration will happen beforehand in Cala Blanca, the starting point of the race. The race ends at the Port.
11:00 VALENCIAN PILOTA: PALMA (Calle Virgen de Loreto).
12:30 Parade of the Comissió de Festes and Peñas Marineras touring the streets of Aduanas. At the end, the Penyeta Roja will invite all to enjoy "sangría a gogó" on Paseo Jaime I.
17:00 VALENCIAN PILOTA: RASPALL (Calle Virgen de Loreto).
18:30 VALENCIAN PILOTA: RASPALL (Calle Virgen de Loreto).
19:30 Prizes for the 31st Quick Painting Contest (The Fish Market).
22:00 COMEDY NIGHT with Farce performed by TOT RIST
26 August: Musical Sensational
22:00 Musical Sensational of the Comissió de Festes in Avedina Lepanto which will take you on a tour of the best known music of the 70s, 80s and 90s
27 August
19:30 Traditional Dancing with the Grup de Danses del Portitxol
22:00 Community Dinner in Calle Doctor Fleming, followed by dancing to SWEET SOULZ until 03:00
28 August: Wine Tasting
19:30 Traditional Dancing with the Grup de Danses del Portitxol
21:00 9th edition Wine Tasting event, to discover four unique wines that communicate the most authentic traditions of the area. Cost: €25 euros (prior registration on 29th August)
22:00 Community Dinner in Grupo Bartolome Ros, followed by dancing to SWEET SOULZ
29 August
20:00: II DANSÀ VORA MAR in the Calle Triana with the drums and dulzainas of Grup de Danses del Portitxol.
22:00: Community Dinner in Paseo Pintor Joaquín Sorolla. The Fiesta Commission will offer an aperitif, a drink and dessert. Afterwards, dancing to LA METRO until 03:00.
30 August
12:00 Bous a la Mar
16:30 2nd Tardeo in Calle Virgen de Loreto with DJs and a table football tournament
17:45 Carretons a La Mar – bull head carts – in the bull arena for the younger bull runners. There will be a bar service. Parents are asked for their collaboration to keep a watch on their children, especially if they intend to jump into the sea at any point.
18:00 Simultaneous Chess
19:00 Bous a la Mar
22:30 DISCOMOVIL until 04:00
23:30 BOUS AL CARRER / Recortadores Exhibition with the acrobatics of the best trimmers of the region, followed by the release of two cows from Ranch ELS COVES
31 August
09:30 – 34th edition of the OPEN TABLE TENNIS TOURNAMENT Mare de Déu de Loretoorganised by the Club Tennis Xàbia. Registration to participants can be made on the same day at the Palau Municipal d’Esports.
12:00 – BOUS A LA MAR with bulls from Ranch BENAVENT.
15:00 – 2nd TARDEO organised by Penyeta Roja in Paseo Jaime I. From 16:30, there will be a disco until 21:00. There will be a bar service and German sausages.
17:00 – 42nd edition of the Peña La Bufa Cycling Trophy.
19:00 – BOUS A LA MAR with bulls from Ranch LA HERMANDAD.
23:30 – Live music with Orquesta LA PATO in Paseo Pintor Joaquín Sorolla, followed by a disco until 04:30.
1 September: Children’s Day
09:30 Children’s "Despertà" - Wake Up Parade starring the youngest on their big day of the festivities with the participation of the youngest musicians of l’Escola Xirimitab’s de Xàbia. Any child who wants to participate must bring their own instrument to play on Avenida Jaime I. The Comissió de Festes will provide an instrument to all those who do not have one.
10:00 Hot Chocolate organised by the Fiesta Commission in Paseo Jamie I, followed by traditional games, the traditional meringue fight in the Paseo Joaquin Sorolla, and the water fiesta
11:00 Opening of the Children’s Play Zone and "Aquajocs" - Water Games in Paseo Jaime I.
13:00 "Carretons A La Mar" - Bulls Head Carts - in the Bull Arena for the young ones.
14:00 Paella, soft drinks and ice cream for all the children offered by CELDA SL. and Supermarkets Coaliment in Calle Severo Ochoa.
19:30 "Cabalgata de Carrozas" - GRAND Float Parade - with numerous musical groups and animation to fill the streets with music and color. The parade will start from the Port and continue through the Plaza President Adolfo Suárez, Santísimo Cristo del Mar, Lepanto, Antoni Llidó, Doctor Fleming, Jaime I and Plaza A. Suárez.
23:00 LAUGHS NEXT TO THE SEA · a night of stand-up comedy in Paseo Pintor Joaquín Sorolla with comedians Manu Badenes and Pepa Cases. Local comedian Paquita Ros will open the evening of laughter.
2 September
11:30 Travelling Planetarium for the children in Calle Severo Ochoa
12:00 "Bous A La Mar"
17:00 Travelling Planetarium for the children in Calle Severo Ochoa
19:00 "Bous A La Mar"
23:30 Bous al Carrer
3 September: Day of the "PEÑAS MARINERAS"
10:00 Communal Mid-Morning Snacks
11:30 Parade of the "peñas marineras" through the streets of the port to the bull arena in the harbour.
12:00 "Bous A La Mar"
15:00 Communal Lunch for all peñas marineras"
19:00 "Bous A La Mar"
19:00 Children's Magic Show in Calle Severo Ochoa with ice creams
23:30 Bous al Carrer followed by music until 03:30
4 September
10:00 GRAN CAGADA organised by Peña La Bufa in the bull arena with snacks for all attending.
12:00 "Bous A La Mar"
19:00 "Bous A La Mar" Afterwords the end of the festival of the bullfighting performances and the closure of the legendary Baret de Bous a la Mar at the end of the season.
22:00 Discomobile Closing Bull’s Party in Paseo Pintor Joaquin Sorolla organized by Peña El Tremoló with the best music of the moment until 03:30.
5th September
09:30 Communal Brunch in the marquee in Calle Severo Ochoa.
11:30 GRAND PRIX in Calle Doctor Fleming for all the Peñas Marineras and friends who will have to demonstrate their skills by overcoming daring challenges.
13:00 Animation to the rhythm of the Xaranga Me’n Fot de Ondara courtesy of the Mayorales 2024 until 18:00.
13:30 Paella Competition in Calle Doctor Fleming. The best paella will receive a prize of 100 euros. The Fiesta Commission invites all the penyes xabieres, filaes and neighbours to participate and will provide the rice. The paellas need to be ready by 15:00. Registration to participate should be made by Tuesday 3rd September at the Baret dels Bous.
21:00 NOCHE DE RONDA · Serenading of the Mayoralesas and Mayorales, starting in the port church. It will finish with complementary wine offered by the Mayorales 2024 and the Fiesta Commission in Calle Severo Ochoa. The party will continue until 02:00
6th September: Senior Citizen's Day
10:30 Brisca Card Contest for the over 50's at the house of Peña La Bufa.
11:00 Traditional visit to the Hermanos Cholbi Nursing Home of the "Mayorales 2024 & Fiesta Commission, followed by a Parade to the historic centre to visit the Santa María de Betania Day Centre in Placeta del Convent. Flower offering to the patron in Calle Loreto.
12:30 La Peña La Bufa will offer an aperitif to the Senior Citizens
13:00 Bell Ringing to announce the start of religious celebrations in honor of our patrons.
18:00 La Peña La Bufa will visit the Asilo Hermanos Cholbi Hospital.
19:30 Floral Offering to La Mare de Deu de Loreto. The Comissió de Festes invites all the clubs, streets, associations, local festivities, neighbours and all of Xàbia to participate.
23:00 Live music with Orquesta ÓXIDO in Paseo Pintor Joaquín Sorolla, followed by a disco until 04:00.
7th September: Day of "Santisimo Cristo Del Mar" - The Holy Christ of the Sea
09:00 Wake Up Musical parade Pilatrix through the streets organized by the Peñas Pili La Banyà and Liatrix. Ringing of the Church bells to mark the celebrations of the day in honor of "Santísimo Cristo del Mar".
12:30 Informal parade through the streets of the Mayoralesas, Mayorales and Comissió de Festes Customs offices up to Santísimo Cristo del Mar.
13:00 "Carrer Festa" - Street Fiesta in Santísimo c/Cristo del Mar
14:00 FIRECRACKERS in honour of Santísimo Cristo del Mar in Paseo Jaime I.
18:30 Parade with Musical Band and the Comissió de Festes to visit the decorated streets to the Parish Church
19:00 Celebration of the Eucharist in honor of the Santísimo Cristo del Mar. The Mass will be sung by the Parish Choir. Next, Procession of the Holy Christ of the Sea through the streets of the Port. At the end of the procession, traditional "Mascleta de Colores" on Avenida Jaime I.
22:30 Show LA FUERZA DEL DESTINO, a tribute to the legendary band Mecano in Paseo Pintor Joaquín Sorolla.
23:30 Discomóvil organised by Peña La U.C.A. in Calle Doctor Fleming until 05:00.
00:00 "Alba de la Mare de Deu de Loreto" - firework bouquets are fired in the port
Followed by EL FOC DE LA MAR · CORREFOCS performed by the XARXA TEATRE recalling our most deeply rooted Mediterranean roots around fire, the sea; the music of dulzaina and drum, dance and an aesthetic inspired by the artist Joan Mirò. It will start in Avenida Lepanto and move along Calle Virgen del Loreto, Calle Toni Llidó and Calle Doctor Fleming to finish in Avenida Jaime I
8th September: Day of "La Mare de Déu del Loreto"
08:00 Wake Up Parade on the feast of Mare de Déu de Loreto! "Despertà" through the streets of the Port.
09:00 Ringing of Church bells to announce "La Mare de Déu del Loreto".
11:00 Parade with the Band of Music and the Comissió de Festes to pick up the Mayoralesas and go to the parish church.
12:00 Celebration of the Solemn Eucharist in honor of Our Patroness the Mare de Déu de Loreto with the assistance of municipal authorities, Town Council of the Fishermen’s Association, representatives of other Fiestas, Mayoralesas and Mayorales of 2022, Comissió and town of Xàbia . The mass will be sung by the parish choir. At the end, the parade of all the attendees to the mascletà enclosure and then deafening Mascleta on the Jaime I avenue.
19:00 Parade of the Comissió de Festes and the Music Band to pick up the Mayorales and Mayoralesas and accompany them to the port church.
20:00 Solemn Procession of the Mare de Deu de Loreto through the streets of the Port.
23:00 Live Music with Orquesta SCREAM in Paseo Pintor Joaquin Sorolla
00:00 Sensational Aquatic Fireworks Display to close the Fiestas in honor of the Mare de Déu de Loreto 2024. At the end, dancing will continue until 03:00.
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