Alfaz in fiesta mode
ALFAZ del Pi is celebrating its traditional La Creueta fiestas this weekend.
The celebration starts today (Friday) and continues until Sunday.
La Creueta is a stone cross situated in Calle Ferreries, dating back to 1889, and the fiesta takes place annually on the first weekend in May – coinciding with the change of season, the arrival of spring, and the ‘crosses of May’ tradition, which takes place in many Spanish towns and cities at this time of year.
Friday, May 5
13.00: Bell ringing to mark the start of the fiesta
20.00: Opening of La Creueta fiesta commission bar
21.00: Live music from the 80s and 90s by the local group Daños A Terceros. Gourmet supper by Chef Yordan, with popular prices – come and enjoy ‘incredible’ rolls
23.00: Music with DJ Luis Micó
Saturday, May 6
09.00: Grand floral dressing of La Creueta cross
09.30: Classic motorbike gathering and ride, leaving from La Creueta district 11.00: ‘Children’s world’ inauguration, with a variety of inflatables and entertainment
13.30: Live music with La Gran Babylon, whilst a giant paella is being prepared 14.00: Giant paella in aid of Alfaz voluntary associations. €2 per portion 15.00: Stay at La Creueta and play a charity game of binguet
16.00: Traditional children’s and family games afternoon, accompanied with music by Colla de Xirimiters
21.00: Gourmet supper with Chef Yordan 23.00: Dancing to the sounds of La Pato orchestra
Sunday, May 7
11.00: Bell ringing and parade featuring La Creueta fiesta commission representatives, local dignitaries, fiesta queens and their ladies in waiting, accompanied by La Lira and Xirimita I tabalet music bands
11.30: Field Mass next to La Creueta Followed by a poetry recital
12.00: Traditional dances with the fiesta queens and ladies in waiting, Alfaz dance group, and for all people wanting to participate
Followed by a ‘traditional aperitif ’ 17.00: Fun children’s grand fiesta, with songs, bubbles, games, dances and many surprises
Followed by a snack of chocolate and sweets, offered by the fiesta commission