Virgen de las Nieves - Calpe Fiesta Programme - 3-12 August 2012
"Calpe is fireworks and gun powder. It’s about festivals and tradition. Culture and art. Come and share this special festival in Calpe. The colour of fireworks will illuminate the city. Calpe lives and breathes its festivals."
The Virgen de las Nieves Fiesta is organised by the Festivals Committee to honour the patron saint of Calpe, the Virgen de las Nieves. Here the main figures are the queen and her courts, made up by four generations: children, junior, adults and elders. It has been celebrated in Calpe since 1940.
Programme of Activities to be confirmed - it includes:
Presentation of the Festival Official Book in the “Saló Blau”.
Ringing of the church bells and firecrackers.
Street Parades and Shows.
Discos & Live Music Shows
“Despertà”. Morning parade through the streets with music.
Holy Mass
Flower’s Offering to our “Virgen de las Nieves”
Grand Fireworks display will be held on the Arenal-Bol Beach.
Children's Activities normally include:
“Aquajocs” Water Games for children in the Plaza Mayor.
Amusement for children in the Plaza Mayor.
Infants Theatre of puppets and workshops for children.
