The annual Fiestas of Valentin held in honour of the Patron Saint of Valentin, St John the Baptist, begin tomorrow. Here is the full programme translated into English for our readers.
FIESTAS OF VALENTIN JUNE 21 TO JUNE 29
Friday June 21
9pm Start of XXXVII edition of 24 hour Five a Side Football Tournament
10pm Grand Bingo in the Plaza de la Iglesia with music, and drinks in the Festival Marquee
Saturday June 22
5pm 24h Five a Side Football Tournament continues
1opm Grand Bingo in the Plaza de la Iglesia with music, and drinks in the Festival Marquee
Sunday June 23
8pm Grand Final 24h Five a Side Football Tournament
8pm Floral tributes to St John the Baptist with Rondalla of Calasparra
11pm Video Summary of the Year
11.30pm Opening Speech
Midnight Fire Crackers to mark the beginning of the Fiestas
12.15am Migas Competition
12.30am The Charanga (band) El Rodeo
2am DJ Lazaro and Carlos Garcia in Bar Social area
Monday June 24
6.30am The «Diana» early moring call with the Santa Cecilia Charanga
8am Breakfast in the Festival Marquee
12midday Mass in honour of St John the Baptist
6pm Bulls loose in the streets
7pm Exhibition of Young Bulls
10pm Solemn procession in honour of St John the Baptist
1.30am Concert with Barco a Venue (Mecano tribute band)
Tuesday June 25
1pm Beer in the Festival Marquee
2pm Popular Paella
3.30pm Music from Duo Serendepeti
6pm Bulls loose in the streets
6pm Exhibition of young bulls
10.30pm XIV edition of talent show Valentin Seeks a Star
Wednesday June 26
1pm Beer in the Festival Marquee
2pm Grand Parillada (barbecued meat)
3.30pm Festival Commission Float
8pm Grand Parade of Floats
Midnight Nocturnal Exhibition of young bulls
12.30pm Rumba Concert Autuan Muñoz
Thursday June 27
11am Popular Childrens Games
12midday Water beds and water games in the streets
1pm Beer in the Marquee
2pm Macaroni with tomato and tuna for the little ones
2.30pm for adults Rabbit with garlic and potatoes
4pm Children´s Performance
6pm Childrens Bull Run
6.30pm Bulls in the streets
7pm Exhibition of young bulls
10pm Concert with Adrian Ruiz
Churros with chocolate for our senior citizens
Friday June 28
1pm Beer in the Marquee
2pm Cheese Tasting from Tio Resti
4pm Flamenco group Juan Llorente
5pm 1st Vereda Bull Run
6pm Exhibition of Young Bulls
Midnight Concert with Kaliqueños orchestra
Saturday June 29
10am Brunch for Motorcyclists
11am Motorcyle route and rally at the Sanctuary
12 midday Mass and blessing
1pm «Slow» and «Barrels» races
1.30pm Beer in the Marquee
6pm 2nd Vereda Bull Run
6.30pm Exhibition of Young Bulls
11pm Prize Giving
Midnight Fireworks Display
12.30am Concert Number One with Diego Martin
