Short-living works of art
The spectacular Hoguera monuments in Alicante are now in place. You can admire these short-living works of art - on foot or by Segway like these tourists on Tuesday - until midnight on Sunday when they will go up in flames.
THE HOGUERASin Alicante city are very much in the style of Valencia's Fallas - when gigantic colourful caricatures made of polystyrene are set alight. Here is the programme of events for the city of Alicante:
Friday, June 22
11.00: Winners award parade at the Portal de Elche 13.00: Giants and big-heads parade to Plaza de los Luceros 14.00: 7th session of the mascleta (firecracker display) contest at the Plaza de los Luceros and fireworks 19.00: Flower offering parade 22.00: Dancing in the fiesta association encampments
Saturday, June 23
13.00: Giants and big-heads 14.00: 8th session of the mascleta (firecracker display) contest at the Plaza de los Luceros and fireworks 19.30: Dansà d'Alacant exhibition at the Plaza del Ayuntamiento 21.00: International folklore parade, featuring folk dance groups from around the world 22.00: Dancing in the fiesta association encampments
Sunday, June 24
14.00: 9th session of the mascleta (firecracker display) contest at the Plaza de los Luceros and fireworks 20.00: Official Hogueras Mass at the Concatedral de San Nicolás 24.00: Monumental palm shaped firework fired from the summit of Monte Benacantil This will be followed by the lighting of the official Hoguera and the children's official Ho- guera at the Plaza del Ayuntamiento After the official fires have been lit all the fires in the other districts will be started On June 25, 26, 27, 28 and 29 every night at midnight on Playa del Cocó beach you will be able to see a spectacular firework display Various firework companies enter this annual competition. Good luck to all and enjoy the show!