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THE BENIDORM FIESTAS 2012.


FRIDAY 10TH NOVEMBER 
18:00 h. SWITCHING ON OF THE LIGHTS.  The official lighting of the lights adorning the Martínez Alejos street by the Queen of this years Festivities,  Miss. Andrea Ripoll Llorca and our Junior Queen,  Andrea Nieto Carrillo, along with their Maids of Honor, and accompanied by  musicians from the  Union Musical of Benidorm.

18:30 h. Both Queens and their Maids of Honour will officially open the fairground loacted next to the Bullring.
NOTE: Traditional childrens day at the fair with reasonable prices.

20:00 h. Judges pay a visit to the streets and neighborhoods participating in the STREET DECORATING CONTEST, Trophy “PEPA ESPERANZA LLINARES LLORCA ” (Inscriptions at the Casa del Fester until November 06). 1st prize: 500€ + Trophy, 2nd  prize: 300€ + Trophy and 3rd prize: 200€ +  Trophy.

20:00 h. Judges visit all the Peñas participating in the PEÑA DECORATING CONTEST. (Inscriptions at the Casa del Fester until November 06.) 1st .prize: 300€ + Trophy, 2nd prize: 200€ + Trophy, 3rd prize: 100€ + Trophy

22:30 h. THE PEÑAS. All the Peñas will meet in the Calle Ruzafa and then parade down the Ruzafa and Martínez Alejos streets. At the end of the route,  commemorative plaques will be given to the peñas on behalf of Benidorm Town Hall and the Association of Peñas "Virgin of Sufferage" will l pin the ribbons on all the flags and banners.

SATURDAY 10th NOVEMBER 
09:00-19:00 h. Bowling (PETANQUE) contest organized by Benidorm's petanque club  at the Mercasa tracks.

10:00 h. HOLY MASS at the Parish Church of Saint James and Saint Ann or San Jaime and Santa Ana Parish Church in honor of our patron saint the VIRGEN DEL SUFRAGIO (OUR LADY OF SUFFERAGE), presided by the rev. D. Luis López Hernández, parish priest of San Jaime and Santa Ana and sung by “ A.R.C. La Barqueta”, attended by the Committee, Queens, Court of Honor, Standard-bearers, Mayorales de Honor, Authorities, Peñas and all the neighbors who would like to accompany us.

11:45 h. OPENING OF THE DOORS of the SAN JAIME y SANTA ANA CHURCH (SAINT JAMES AND SAINT ANN CHURCH), where  Our Lady of Suffrage is kept, and in her presence the Benidorm Fiestas begin.

12:00 h. BELL RINGING AND FIREWORKS  announce the beginning of the 2012 Festivities in honour of our Patron Saint.  Fireworks Display provided by the prestigious Fireworks company Pirofantasía Carlos Caballer in the Plaza Castelar (Castle Square).

The fiestas have begun!!!!

 
12:15 h. From the Plaza de San Jaime (Saint James Square) and accompanied by the Queens and the Maids of Honour, Standard-bearer, Mayorales de Honor and  the 2012 Fiestas Committee, there will be a parade of bands through the streets.

1.Agrupación Musical Acústica de Elda (who will accompany both queens to the Town Hall to collect the pennant.

2.Agrupación Musical Virgen del Sufragio de Benidorm

3.Colla de Xirimiters i Tabaleters de la Marina

4.Agrupación Musical La Alegre Sinfónica de La Nucía

5.Xaranga La Morralla (Benissa)

6.Societat Musical Lira Relleunse

7.Grupo Ad Libitum (Albatera)

8.Agrupació Festival Band de Xaló

9.Unión Musical Polop de La Marina

10.Societat Musical La Nova de Benidorm

11.Societat Musical L´Illa de Benidorm

12.Unión Musical de Benidorm

13:00 h. CONGREGATION OF BANDS at the Plaza SS.MM. Los Reyes de España, where they will all play the pasodoble “FIESTA EN BENIDORM ”, directed by the composer  Mr. D. RAFAEL DOMENECH PARDO. The Queen will award a ribbon to every band.

Afterwards, we will open the Marquee of the 2012 Fiestas Committee.

16:30 h. The XLIII Sports Trophy organized by Club de Colombicultura "La Isla", en Barranco de Xixo.

17:00 h. RE ENACTMENT OF THE DISCOVERY OF OUR PATRON SAINT LA VIRGEN DEL SUFRAGIO  (OUR LADY OF SUFFERAGE) on the Playa Poniente Beach, by actors from  A.R.C. “La Barqueta”, following the script by D. Pere Maria Orts i Bosch which takes us back to March 16th, 1740 when a drifting boat was spotted of the coast.

FIREWORKS DISPLAY   by Pirofantasía Carlos Caballer

17:30 h. The Benidorm Musical Union  our prestigious local band.

18:00 h. PROCESSION with all the local dignatories, the Queen and Infant Queen, Maids of Honor, Standard-bearer, Mayorales of Honor, Mayorales and Mayoralesas (festivities committee), Peñas, Cultural and Religious Entities and Benidorm residents.  The procession will take the following route: Parque de Elche, Paseo de la Carretera, Alameda del Alcalde D. Pedro Zaragoza Orts, Calle Mayor & will finish at the San James' Square ( Plaza San Jaime).

When the procession arrives at the parish church of San Jaime & Santa Ana, there will be a FLORAL OFFERING TO OUR LADY OF SUFFRAGE.

Once the floral offering is complete the Infant Queen, Andrea Nieto Carrillo, will recite a poem written by Vicenta Pérez Bayonne, “ Cuqui “, to our Patron Saint and later, the Queen  Andrea Ripoll Llorca, will address the village of Benidorm.

OPENING SPEECH - BENIDORM 2012 FIESTAS from  D. MATÍAS PÉREZ SUCH.

The president of the Fiestas Committee, D. José B. Ferrer Caballer will say a few words as will the Mayor of Benidorm, Don Agustín Navarro Alvado.

Firework Display - from Pirofantasía Carlos Caballer in the Plaza Castelar.

00:30  CONCERT at the Julio Iglesias auditorium; MELENDI, singer and writer of Spanish-rumba mixed with pop and rock, and currently a coach in the t.v. program La Voz.

SUNDAY 11th NOVEMBER -DAY OF OUR LADY OF SUFFRAGE

08:00 h. AIR BOMBING (FIREWORKS)  Plaza del Castillo (the Castle Square).

09:00-19:00 h. Provincial PETANQUE - Bowling contest organized by the club de petanca playa de Benidorm at the Mercasa tracks.

10:30 h. The Mayorales and Mayoralas ( Festivities Committee) along with the Fiesta Queens and their Maids of Honorand bands will meet the local dignitaries in the Plaza de SSMM Los Reyes de España, and then walk to the San Jaime & Santa Ana Church.

10:30 h. Spectacular RELEASE OF YOUNG BULLS at the Bullring by the company Viza-arte y emocion. The presence of minors under the age of 16 is prohibited as is the participation of anyone who has been drinking.

11:00 h. XVII CHESS TOURNAMENT  organized by the  L'Illa de Benidorm Chess Club at the Limones social center situated on calle Limones, 24 in Benidorm.

Fron 11:00 to 14:00 h. CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES at Plaza SS.MM. Los Reyes de España organized jointly by the Asociacion de Peñas and the Fiestas Commission.

11:30 h. HOLY MASS IN HONOR OF OUR PATRON SAINT OUR LADY OF SUFFERAGE, in the San Jaime y Santa Ana.  The Benidorm choir, directed by D. Luis Seguí Campañ, will interpret II Pontifical del Laurentius Perosi presbítero.

FIREWORKS at the end of the mass and a parade of bands throught the streets.

From 13:00 to 14:00 h. Beer-tasting courtesy of Cruz Campo Beer (until end of stock).                       

14:00 h. DIGITAL FIRECRACKER DISPLAY, at Plaza de la Hispanidad,  by the prestigious Fireworks company Pirofantasía Carlos Caballer.

16:30 h. FOOTBALL MATCH, November 11, Regional  Group  Benidorm versus  C.D. Contestano.

16:30 h. XLIII Sports Trophy organized by Club de Colombicultura "La Isla", en Barranco de Xixo.

17:00 h. CONCERT by the prestigious UNION MUSICAL DE BENIDORM directed by Miquel Mas in the Calle Gambo  with the following program:

·Slava – Obertura - Leonard Bernstein

·El Caserío - Preludio de la Zarzuela - Jesús Guridi

·El Padrino - Nino Rota / Carmen Coppola

·El Barbero de Lavapiés – Zarzuela – Barbieri

·Alma de Dios - Canción Húngara - José Serrano

·West Side Story – Selection - Leonard Bernstein

17:00 h.  II NATIONAL RECORTADORES COMPETITION  (acrobats jump and somersalt over charging bulls.  Price, 5€. The presence of minors under the age of 16 is probhibited as is anyone one who is inhebriated.

19:00 h. PROCESSION in honor of OUR LADY OF SUFFERAGE which will take the following route: Calle Mayor, Alameda del Alcalde D. Pedro Zaragoza Orts, Los Ángeles, Pintor Lozano, Virgen del Sufragio, Martínez Alejos, Paseo de la Carretera, Santa Faz y Plaza de San Jaime.

At the end of the Procession, the typical ESTAMPETA (fireworks)  for Our Lady of Suffrage in Plaza de San Jaime. Inside the church the Marineros de la Virgen (Sailors of the Virgin) will sing La Salve Marinera (Nautical Salve) accompanied by the Union Musical de Benidorm.

23:00 h.  Plaza de San Jaime, the traditional COPLETES will be sung in honor of Our Lady of  Suffrage, accompanied  by “ Xirimita i Tabalet ”(pipe and drum). Following this, the Nit d'Albaes (with 2 cantadors, versador, xirimita and tabalet) will take place throuth the streets and peñas of the old town.

23:30 h. The Fiestas Committee BATUKADAS will parade through the central streets of the city, filling the night with music and festivity, departing from the Marquee located at Plaza de SSMM Los Reyes de España.

00:00 h. Local pop/rock night with the performance of the local groups MALDITA ILUSIÓN y  LOKOS DE ATAR at C/ Tomas Ortuño-El Huerto de Colón.

00:30 The Fiestas Committee will organize the BIGGEST GIN TONIC WORLD RECORD  At plaza SSMM los Reyes de España

and even more … The 40 PRINCIPAL will provide entertainment with an extraordinary musical evening.

01:30 PRIZE GIVING for the street and peña decorating contest  at Plaza de SSMM Los Reyes de España.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12 DAY OF SAN JAIME APÓSTOL 

08:00 h. AIR BOMBING (fireworks) from Plaza del Castillo.

09:00-19:00 Provincial PETANQUE - Bowling Contest organized by the club de petanca playa de Benidorm at the Mercasa tracks.

10:30 h. The Mayorales and Mayoralas (Fiestas Committee) will meet the Queens, Maids of Honour & bands and go to the Plaza de SSMM Los Reyes de España, from where they will meet with the local dignitaries and walk to the San Jaime & Santa Ana Church.

From 11:00 to 14:00. h. CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES at the Plaza de SSMM Los Reyes de España organized by the Fiestas Committee and the Associacion of Peñas.

11:30 h. HOLY MASS IN HONOUR OF OUR PATRON SAINT JAMES THE APOSTLE at the San Jaime & Santa Ana Church, . The Benidorm choir, directed by D. Luis Seguí Campañ, will interpret I Pontifical del Laurentius Perosi presbítero.

FIREWORKS at the end of the mass and parade of bands through the streets.

12:30 PUFF THE DRAGON, Street theater show, for all the children at the  Plaza de SSMM Los Reyes de España.

From13:00 to 14:00: Beer-tasting courtesy of Cruz Campo Beer (until end of stock).

14:00 h. DIGITAL FIRECRACKER DISPLAY, at Plaza de la Hispanidad,  by the prestigious Fireworks company Pirofantasía Carlos Caballer.

16:30 h. The XLIII Sports  Trophy organized by Club de Colombicultura "La Isla", en Barranco de Xixo. 

19:00 h.  PROCESSION in honor to our PATRON SAINT SAN JAIME APOSTOLE taking the following route: Calle Mayor, Alameda del Alcalde D. Pedro Zaragoza Orts, Paseo de la Carretera, Santa Faz y Plaza de San Jaime.

At the end of the Procession, the typical ESTAMPETA (fireworks) in honor of San Jaime Apostol. Inside the Church  our Patron Saints' hynm will be sung. 

23:30 h. BRASS BAND PARADES, departing from the Marquee and touring the streets untiil early morning.

00:00 h. ORCHESTRA

00:30 h. FAMOUS DJ's NIGHT with FONSI NIETO (former motorcycle racer and current DJ), Oscar L. and other well known DJ's from the area, with surprise performances at the plaza SSMM Los Reyes de España.

TUESDAY 13th  NOVEMBER 

08:00 h. AIR BOMBING (FIREWORKS) from the Plaza del Castillo.

09:00-19:00 Provincial PETANQUE - Bowling contest organized by the club de petanca playa de Benidorm at the Mercasa. tracks.

  09:30 h. The Mayorales and Mayoralas (Fiestas Committee) will meet the Queens, Maids of Honor and accompanied by the bands go the to  Plaza de SSMM Los Reyes de España, from where, along with the local dignitaries from our city, they will go to the San Jaime y Santa Ana Church.

10:30 h. REQUIEM MASS for all the recently departed and all the deceased of Benidorm, at San Jaime & Santa Ana Church.

After the mass, a Crown of Laurel will be offered to the monument for all those lost at sea in the Plaza de la Señoría. 

Immediately afterwards, a visit to both cemeteries where prayers will be said and to deposit a wreath of flowers.

From 11:00 to 14:00 h. CHILDREN'S PARK at the Plaza de SSMM Los Reyes de España organized jointly by the Asociacion de Penyas and the Fiestas Committee.

12:00 h. Ronald McDonald’s performance with games and prizes for all the children at the Plaza de SSMM Los Reyes de España sponsored by McDonald Benidorm Centro (Plaza La Hispanidad) y McDonald Playa (Rincón de Loix).

12:30 h. SARDINADA (barbeque sardines) in the Rincón de Loix offered by the Falla del Rincón and sponsored by the Fiestas Committee,  entertainment provided by one of our prestigious bands.

From 13:00 to 14:00: Beer-tasting courtesy of Cruz Campo Beer (until end of stock).

14:00 h. DIGITAL  FIRECRACKER DISPLAY, at Plaza de la Hispanidad, displayed by the prestigious Fireworks company Pirofantasía Carlos Caballer.

16:30 h. The XLIII Sports Pigeons Trophy organized by Club de Colombicultura "La Isla", en Barranco de Xixo.

17:00 h. Show “VERBENA INFANTIL” de Pampol Teatre, Mario Caballero at C/ Tomás Ortuño-Huerto de Colón, sponsored by la Diputación Provincial de Alicante.

19:00 h. COMEDY PARADE organized by the Association of Peñas  “ Verge del Sofratge “ and sponsored by the Fiestas Committee.

Prizes :
1º.-  1.400 € and trophy, sponsored by the 2012 Patron Saint Festivities Committee

2º.-  1.400 € and trophy, Special Prize “José Manuel Galiana”, de L’Associació de Penyes “Verge del Sofratge”.

3º.-  800 € and trophy, sponsored by the 2012 Patron Saint Festivities Committee

4º.-  700 € and trophy, sponsored by the 2012 Patron Saint Festivities Committee

5º.-  500 € and trophy, sponsored by the 2012 Patron Saint Festivities Committee

23:00 h FIRECRACKER DISPLAY by the prestigious Fireworks company Pirofantasía Carlos Caballer at the Plaza de la Hispanidad..

23:30 h. STREET BANDS PARADE with BATUKADA, departing from the Marquee touring the streets until early morning.

00:30 h. CONCERT at plaza de SSMM Los Reyes de España: NANCYS RUBIAS,  punk, pop, glam and electronic musical group lwhose leader is Mario Vaquerizo (Alaska's husband ).
02:00 h. Award Ceremony for the winner of the Parade.  Prizes will be awarded in the plaza SSMM Los Reyes de España..

After the concert, SPECTACULAR CORREFOC, by XARXA TEATRE, a  mix of music, pyrotechnic and light effects, which penetrates the senses. The route is as follows: Plaza de S.S.M.M los Reyes de España, Avda L’Aigüera, Hondo, Ruzafa, Plaza La Creu, Alameda Pedro Zaragoza, Malpás, Plaza San Jaime, Avda. Mare de Deu del Sofratge (Playa), Martinez Alejos, Herrerías; with a grand  final show at the Plaza del Ayuntamiento (SSMM Los Reyes de España).

WEDNESDAY 14th NOVEMBER
08:00 h. AIR BOMBING (fireworks) at the Plaza del Castillo.
09:00-19:00 h.Provincial PETANQUE- Bowling  contest organized by the club de petanca playa de Benidorm at the Mercasa. tracks.
11:00 h. CHILDREN'S DAY. BIG CHILDREN'S PARK at the Plaza de SSMM Los Reyes de España organized by the Fiestas Committee and the Association of peñas.

11:30 h. FESTA DE LES FESTES
ÇAll the participants from all penyas, associations and committess will meet at the Plaza de Neptuno, Parque de Elche y Plaza de la Hispanidad, and parade through the streets to the Plaza SS.MM Los Reyes de España where they will be received by the Queens, Maids of Honour and the Fiestas Committee.

12:30 RATOLINS Theatre Performance “Debajo de un botón” (Under a button), musical theater show, suitable for all children at the  Plaza de SSMM Los Reyes de España.

When it is finished, there will be a 200M DE TRACA DE CARAMELOS Y MASCLETÁ INFANTIL.

16:30 h. The XLIII Sports  Trophy organized by Club de Colombicultura "La Isla", en Barranco de Xixo.

17:00 h. Concentration of the different Festivities Entities and Associations with his respective bands and floats at the Parque de Elche.

17:30 h.  PARADE OF FLOATS ,  closing the Benidorm Fiestas 2012.  Route C/ Almendros, Marte, Venus, Ruzafa, Martínez Alejos y  Gambo and ending in the  Plaza de la Hispanidad.

At the end of the parade of floats, GRAND, SPECTACULAR FIREWORKS DISPLAY, at the Playa de Poniente, displayed by the prestigious and award winning fireworks  company: Pirofantasía Carlos Caballer.

00:00 h. Award Ceremony for the winner of the best FLOAT at the Marquee of the Fiestas Committee.
- The first Prize: 1.200 € and trophy

- The second Prize: 800 € and trophy

- Third Prize: 500 € and trophy

- Special Prize to the funniest: 300 € and trophy

- Special Prize Fiestas Mayores Patronales 2012 to the best decorated Float: 1200 € and trophy
To take part enroll at the  Casa del Fester, in the Calle la Biga up until the 6th of November.

FROM NOVEMBER 15 UNTIL NOVEMBER 23

19:00 h. HOLY MASS AND NOVENA in honor of our patron saint Our Lady of Suffrage at the Parish Church of San Jaime y Santa Ana.

NOVEMBER 23
Last day of the Novena. Mass of thanksgiving to Our Lady of Suffrage and farewell to the 2012 Patron Saint Festivities Committee.

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