The annual fiestas of Valentin officially opened yesterday with a speech from local businessman, Antoni Ruiz; a floral offering to the patron of the village, a concert with David de Maria; and the Night of the Migas.
The fiestas continue until June 29. Look out for the main events on June 24, the star day of the week, which is the celebration of San Juan.
Here is the full programme from today, Tuesday:
TUESDAY JUNE 24
7am Grand “Diana” procession through the streets with the charanga (band)
7.30am Breakfast in the Puerta de la Familia Marín Sandoval
9.30am Elevenses with snacks and beer in the Town Square
12 midday Mass
6pm Street parade with “big heads” and the charanga
7pm Exhibition of young bulls
10.30pm Solemn procession with statue of patrón, John the Baptist and Association Band of Music of Calasparra
12 midnight Spectacular Review with various artists
Opening of Bar Social as local pub for the fiestas
WEDNESDAY JUNE 25 CHILDREN´S DAY
11.30am Games and gifts for the little ones in the Town Square
1.30pm Kids drinks and snacks
2pm Beer and cheese tasting
2.30pm Fiesta Radio Calasparra
6pm Encierros for the little ones ( games etc)
6.30pm Junior bull run
7pm Exhibition of young bulls
7pm Infant Park and Foam Fiesta
11am Children´s Show
THURSDAY JUNE 26 DAY OF THE VEGETABLE GARDEN
1pm Potato and vegetable tasting
1.30pm Rondalla music group of Calasparra
2pm Gigantic paella in Town Square
6.30pm Exhibition of young bulls
8.30pm Parade of Floats with bands
11pm II Certamen of Flamenco
FRIDAY JUNE 27
1.30pm Traditional food tasting
2pm Big Feast of varied tapas and beer
2.30pm Show: The Magnificent Chirigota
6.30pm Bull running through the streets
7pm Exhibition of young bulls
10pm VI Grand Festival of Humour and Music
SATURDAY JUNE 28
10am Bull running (encierros)
1.30pm Food tasting
2.30pm Concert with local group, Albarro
6.30pm Exhibition of young bulls
11pm Double show with groups,Sharabia and La Sede 2.0
SUNDAY JUNE 29
10am Bull running (encierros)
11.30pm Motor Cycle Rally
12 midday Mass
1pm End of Motor Cycle Rally and surprises
3pm Meal with motor cyclists
6.30pm Exhibition of young bulls
10.30pm Solemn procession accompanied by Band of Cehegin
12 midnight Naming of new committee and presentation of trophies
12 midnight Grand firework display and concert
