Alicante is about to burst into flames. From June 20th to 24th, the city will be converted into a hotspot of pyrotechnics, music, tradition, and ephemeral art as part of the Bonfires of San Juan 2025. The bonfires, which have been declared an International Tourist Interest Festival, are not restricted to those five hectic days. Since May, Alicante has been submerged in a schedule full of events that warm the city up until the colossal bonfires.
The Ninot Exhibition debuts today, May 23rd, at the Old Fish Market, and it is a must-see event for those interested in seeing the foguerer painters’ creativity up close. This is followed by the Fogueres Fest at the Bullring and the Mascletà on May 25th, which serve as a precursor to the upcoming tremendous activities. The month closes with the presentation of prizes in the MARQ gardens, which honours the committees’ and stalls’ dedication and hard work.
June: The city lights up
June begins with a touch of Alicante: the rice tournament takes place at Lo Morant Park on June 1st, and the countdown officially begins on Friday, June 6th. That day has an opening speech, tributes, and the annual procession, which culminates in a huge celebration in the Volvo zone. On the June 7th, the Ninot Parade begins, followed by another mascletà and a banquet for the Belleses del Foc and the presidents of the Management Committee.
On the June 14th, the Gran VÃa holds a powerful mascletà (mascletà ) procession, followed by the arrival of musicians and the closing ceremony of the Ninot Exhibition. On Tuesday, June 17th, the symbolic Arrival of Fire signals the start of the big days.
From June 18th to June 24th: Important festival days
On June 18th, the mascletás officially commence in Plaza de los Luceros, one of the festival’s main attractions. Every day at 2:00 p.m., different fireworks displays will take over in a competition of power and rhythm that will have locals and visitors alike on edge. Some of the names that will reverberate with the city include the Ferrández Brothers, Turis, Crespo, and Sirvent.
But it’s not all fireworks: on June 21st and 22nd, the two-day Flower Offering to the Virgin of Remedio takes place, with a poignant and multifaceted march that combines religious fervour with tradition. The awards ceremony, which recognises the outstanding monuments and stalls, takes place on June 22nd.
In addition to the mascletà and the international folklore procession, June 23rd serves as a prelude to the festival’s spectacular climax: the Monumental Palmera is launched from Mount Benacantil at 11:59 p.m. on the June 24th, and the official bonfires commence. Alicante burns in a purifying ritual, fuelling satire and art with the flames.
Fireworks Competition
This year’s Fireworks Competition will take place on the cantilevered promenade of the Levante Pier, rather than on Cocó Beach. The relocation is spurred by continuing beach restoration work, which necessitated the hunt for an alternative.
The decision was deliberate. The cantilevered promenade, a 350-metre-long, eight-metre-wide elevated walkway over the sea, provides privileged views from various locations throughout the city.
The tournament starts at midnight on June 25th and runs until June 29th. Each display will be at least 15 minutes long, with no breaks, and will include a combination of aerial and underwater pyrotechnics. This will be the final bonfire of San Juan in 2025.
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