Festivals in San Vicente del Raspeig
Discover the main festivals, celebrations and traditions of San Vicente del Raspeig, municipality of Alicante, in Valencian Community.
Festivals and culture in San Vicente del Raspeig
The reference celebration is Patron Saint and Moors and Christians Festivals, with main day Monday of San Vicente Ferrer, variable date between March and April. The usual holiday period lasts several days around Easter and develops in urban centre, church, parade streets and festive spaces.
Among the associated traditions, the Moors and Christians, embassies, procession, festive music, troupes, mascletaes and popular activities. Participan principalmente City Council, troupes, Federation Union of Comparsas, neighbors and visitors, when the annual programme contemplates it.
El local public holiday It should not be automatically confused with the patron saint or popular festival. If it has not been verified in the current official work calendar of the corresponding year, it is better to consult the official bulletin, the municipal work calendar or the information published by the City Council before affirming it.
Also noteworthy are the Bonfires, the municipal cultural programming, the auditorium, libraries and university activities due to their proximity to the UA.