VIRGEN DEL ROSARIO
PROGRAMME OF FESTIVITIES 2023
THURSDAY 28th SEPTEMBER
At 7 p.m. Holy Mass in the Church “San José” of Ciudad Quesada in honour of our Patron Saint.
At 7.30 p.m. In the Sociocultural Centre, next to Rojales Town Hall, Conference “The Policy of Charles the Third of Spain for the colonisation of the Vega Baja Region: Rojales” given by Dr. Mr. ANTONIO GIL OLCINA, Professor of Regional Geographical Analysis and Honorary Chancellor of Alicante University.
FRIDAY 29th SEPTEMBER
At 8 p.m. In the Malecón del Soto promenade, Autumm Concert by the Young Symphonic Orchestra of Torrevieja.
SATURDAY, 30th SEPTEMBER
At 5 p.m. 20th 10 & 5 Km Athletics Race “Villa de Rojales” organised by the Sports Department of Rojales Town Council. Starting from the Malecón del Soto promenade. Children at 5:00 p.m. and Adults at 7:00 p.m.
SUNDAY, 1st OCTOBER
At 10 a.m. In the Rodeo Caves “Arts and Craftwork Meeting” with workshops and performances.
At 7 p.m. In the Capitol Theatre, Music Band Exchange Programme. Banda Juvenil Unión Musical Torrevejense and Banda Juvenil Unión Musical Santa Cecilia of Rojales.
TUESDAY, 3rd OCTOBER
At 11 a.m. In the Capitol Theatre, theatre performance for the students of “La Encantá” High School.
WEDNESDAY, 4th OCTOBER
At 7:30 p.m. Holy Mass in honour of our Patron Saint in Plaza del Soto.
THURSDAY, 5th OCTOBER
At 11.30 a.m. In the Capitol Theatre “MARI POMPAS”, for the pupils of the primary school “Poeta Miguel Hernández”.
At 12 noon. At the Indoors Market, live broadcasting of ONDA CERO Radio Station.
At 7:30 p.m. Holy Mass in honour of our Patron Saint in calle Almoradí.
FRIDAY, 6th OCTOBER
At 7:30 p.m. Holy Mass in honour of our Patron Saint in the Malecón del Soto. At the end of the Mass, the choir “Voces Amigas” of Rojales will sing a serenade in honour of Our Lady.
SATURDAY, 7th OCTOBER
“Virgen del Rosario’s Day”
Big Heads traditional parading round the streets. They will be accompanied by the “Dulzaina” and Drum.
At 9 a.m. Holy Mass in the Parish Church “San Pedro Apóstol” of Rojales.
At 10 a.m. Music band “Santa Cecilia” parading round the streets.
At 10.30 a.m. In the Malecón del Soto promenade, Games and Bouncy Castles for Children.
At 7 p.m. Holy Mass in honour of the “Virgen del Rosario” sung by the choir “Voces Amigas” of Rojales, with the attendance of the Authorities and Queens of Fiestas.
At 8 p.m. Solemn Procession in honour of our Patron Saint the “Virgen del Rosario”, accompanied by the “Dulzaina” and Drum and the Music Band “Santa Cecilia”.
At the end of the Procession, a magnificent Firework Display will be given by Pirotecnia Ferrández from Redován.
At 11 p.m. Open Air Dance in the Malecón del Soto. Live music by “La Vendetta Project” Music Band.
SUNDAY, 8th OCTOBER
At 9 p.m. Fancy Dress Parade. Everybody is welcome to take part. Register at the Information Office at Rojales Town Hall!
Departure from Rojales Health Centre. Route: Cortes Valencianas, Valentín Fuster, F. Serrano, Puente Carlos III, San Antonio, Plaza de España, Rafael Aráez, Orihuela, Puente Reina Sofía, Malecón del Soto.
At 11 p.m. Open Air Dance in the Malecón del Soto. Live music by “La Vendetta Project” Music Band.
MONDAY, 9th OCTOBER
“Valencian Community’s Day”
At 10:30 a.m. In the Malecón del Soto promenade, Games and Bouncy Castles for Children.
At 6:15 p.m. Music band “La Lira” parading round the streets, collecting the contestants of the ribbon race. (All the participants will depart from Rojales Town Hall)
At 6:30 p.m. Ribbon Race in the Malecon del Soto. Information and Registration at the Tourist Office Office of Rojales Town Hall.
TUESDAY, 10th OCTOBER
At 6:30 p.m. “Running of Bulls” through the streets of Rojales for all the public, starting at the Malecón del Soto.
WEDNESDAY, 11th OCTOBER
At 9 p.m. 8th Festival “Night of Stars Rojales 2023” in the Malecón del Soto promenade.
At 11 p.m. In the Malecón del Soto, Disco- Mobile by DJ Chumi.
THURSDAY 12th OCTOBER
At 9 p.m. Open Air Cinema at the Malecón del Soto promenade with the movie “Lunáticos”.
FRIDAY 13th OCTOBER
At 7 p.m. At the car park of the primary school “Poeta Miguel Hernández”, ROCKJALES, Rock Festival with the bands: THE CAPACES, GAYOLA, THE LIZARDS, DEAL DEVI’S y DJ BADULAKE.
SATURDAY 14th OCTOBER
From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. In the Rodeo Caves, Handpan workshop at the Replaceta del Teatro.
At 4 p.m. Uphill time trial “Virgen del Rosario” at Calle San Pedro. Start at the Hydraulic Monumental Site, following through Calle Héroes de África towards Calle San Pedro.
At 8 p.m. In the Rodeo Caves, David Canales and other guest artists in concert at the Replaceta del Teatro.
SUNDAY 15th OCTOBER
At 11 a.m. Guided Tour through “El Recorral” Natural Spot.
At 6 p.m. At the terrace of the Social Centre of Rojales, Theatre Evening “Novios por Internet” by the drama group Colorines.
SATURDAY 21st OCTOBER
At 8 p.m. In the Capitol Theatre, LUAR NA LUBRE in concert. Presenting their new album XX-Encrucillada.
SUNDAY, 22nd OCTOBER
At 10 a.m. In the Rodeo Caves, Esparto Artisans Meeting
At 8.30 p.m. In the Capitol Theatre, play by the Municipal Drama School “Alberto González Vergel”.
FRIDAY 27th OCTOBER
At 7.30 p.m. In the Cultural Centre of Ciudad Quesada, chamber concert by the Duet of Viola and Piano Álvaro Arrans and Jesús Gómez.
SATURDAY 28th OCTOBER
At 9 a.m. National Junior Tournament of Petanca at the Petanca Club premises located in the Municipal Sports Centre.
At 8 p.m. In the Capitol Theatre, Concert “VIENTOS DEL PUEBLO” by FRASKITO and company. Tribute to the poet Miguel Hernández.
SUNDAY 29th OCTOBER
From 10 a.m. In the natural spot El Recorral, day of coexistence dedicated to our Senior Citizens. Tourist train service, guided tour through the El Recorral Lagoons and singer Fernando will sing “Songs of a Lifetime”.
