Parcent Patronal Festivities

FRIDAY, AUGUST 8 – DECORATION DAY

Come on! Decorate the streets!

SATURDAY, AUGUST 9 – “PRESENTATION” DAY

11:00 h. Entrance of the myrtle.
12:00 h. Ringing of bells to announce the start of the festivities and launching of fireworks.
18:00 h. Pilota match: Parcent A vs. Parcent B.
19:00 h. Parade with dulzaina and drum by Canya Badà, sponsored by the Alicante Provincial Council.
20:00 h. Parade by the Parcent Musical Group and ringing of bells.
22:30 h. Presentation of the 2025 festival queens, kings, and children’s court at the town square.
01:00 h. CARNAVALIA ON TOUR macro dance party at the Costera de la Font parking lot.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 10 – SAINT LAWRENCE DAY

08:00 h. Ringing of bells and wake-up parade by Canya Badà with dulzaina and drum, sponsored by the Alicante Provincial Council.
11:30 h. Gathering of festival queens and kings.
12:30 h. Solemn Mass in honor of the patron saint, Saint Lawrence, sung by the Orba Parish Choir. Upon leaving the church, a candy firecracker will be set off, followed by the traditional races at the town square.
18:00 h. Grand pilota match on Carrer de Dalt, organized by the Parcent Pilota Club with the collaboration of Parcent Town Council:

• Blue Team: Feliu, Giner, Marc (Tormos) and Elies (Orba).

• Red Team: Cardona, Santi (Finestrat), Germán and Carlos (Montserrat).

20:00 h. Gathering of festival queens and kings.
21:00 h. Solemn procession in honor of Saint Lawrence. At the end, a firecracker display will take place at the town square.
22:00 h. Fireworks display by Pirotecnia Zaragozana.
00:30 h. Dance with the MONTECARLO orchestra at the town square.

MONDAY, AUGUST 11 – HOLY CHRIST OF FAITH DAY

08:00 h. Ringing of bells and wake-up parade by Canya Badà with dulzaina and drum, sponsored by the Alicante Provincial Council.
11:30 h. Gathering of festival queens and kings.
12:30 h. Solemn Mass in honor of the Holy Christ of Faith, sung by the Benidoleig Parish Choir. Upon leaving the church, a candy firecracker will be set off, followed by the traditional races on Carrer de Dalt.
18:00 h. Grand pilota match on Carrer de Dalt, organized by the Parcent Pilota Club with the collaboration of Parcent Town Council:

• Red Team: Gaizka, Juan (Altea), Borja (L’Atzúbia) and Iván (Parcent).

• Blue Team: Sergi (Agost), Adrià (Murla), Òscar (Montserrat) and Álvaro (Ràfol).

20:00 h. Gathering of festival queens and kings.
21:00 h. Solemn procession in honor of the Holy Christ of Faith. At the end, a firecracker display will take place at the town square.
00:30 h. Dance with the SEVEN CRASHERS orchestra at the town square.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 12 – DIVINE AURORA DAY

07:00 h. Bell ringing and, afterwards, the Parcent Musical Group will perform “La Aurora” through the streets of the town.
11:30 h. Gathering of festival queens and kings.
12:30 h. Solemn Mass in honor of the Divine Aurora, sung by the Benidoleig Choir. Upon leaving the church, a candy firecracker will be set off, followed by the traditional races on Constitució Avenue.
18:00 h. Pilota match on Carrer de Dalt, Palma Challenge:

• Red Team: Laguar A.

• Blue Team: Murla A.

20:00 h. Gathering of festival queens and kings.
21:00 h. Floral offering to our patron saint by the Festival Committee and anyone or any associations wishing to participate. Afterwards, solemn procession in honor of the Divine Aurora. At the end, a firecracker display will take place at the town square.
00:30 h. Dance with the SCREAM orchestra at the town square.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13 – CHILDREN AND PENSIONERS’ DAY

11:00 h to 14:00 h and 16:00 h to 19:00 h. Children’s playground at Placeta de Colón and Constitució Avenue.
17:00 h. Foam party at Placeta de Colón.
19:00 h. Chocolate party at the town square, with buns. Please bring your own cup and spoon.
20:00 h. Traditional dances by the Xaló Dance Group.
21:30 h. Pensioners’ dinner at the town square, with entertainment by the duo Hey You.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 14 – POPULAR DINNER DAY – “LA COCÀ”

12:00 h. Mass for the deceased.
19:00 h. Tables and chairs for the dinner will be available for collection (there are enough for everyone).
21:00 h. Popular coca dinner at the town square. The Festival Committee will provide wine and watermelon.
22:30 h. Dance with the group LA BABYLON.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 15 – PAELLA AND COSTUME DAY

13:00 h. Paella contest at Placeta de Colón, with music by the band “El Contracant de Pego” and unlimited anise liqueur courtesy of Anís Candela.
19:00 h. Costume parade, from Alicante Avenue (intersection with Almàssera Street) to the town square. At the end, prizes will be awarded for the best costumes. Accompanied by the band “El Contracant de Pego” and the percussion group “Colp i Repic” from Xaló.
21:00 h. Bring-your-own-dinner at the town square, with DJ Óscar.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 16 – NIGHT OF FIRE AND END OF FESTIVITIES

09:00 h. “12 HOURS OF PILOTA” big ball tournament. Sign up!
18:00 h. Preparation of the “Giant Omelette”, sponsored by the 2025 Festival Committee.
19:00 h. Children’s fire run.
21:00 h. Sandwich dinner with omelette. Tables and chairs can be set up from 19:00 h (there are enough for everyone).
22:30 h. Dance with the group “Rumbaos”, sponsored by the 2022 Festival Committee.
01:00 h. Fire run (Correfoc) by Coet i Corda de Pedreguer through the streets of the town.
03:00 h. Grand firecracker show (CRE accreditation required) by Coet i Corda de Pedreguer. At the end, closing fireworks.

Note: The Festival Committee reserves the right to change or cancel events and schedules whenever necessary and/or for reasons of force majeure. The town hall and the committee are not responsible for accidents caused by fireworks or by negligent or incorrect behavior during the festivities.

Note: The Festival Committee reserves the right to change or cancel events and schedules when necessary and/or due to force majeure. The Town Council and the Committee are not responsible for accidents caused by fireworks or negligent behavior during the festivities.