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Castalla Publishes Full Program as Moros y Cristianos Festivities Begin Tonight

The confirmed schedule blends patronal worship for the Virgen de la Soledad with reenactments, music, parades, fireworks.

Overview

  • The festival runs from 31 August to 5 September with official events released by the Ayuntamiento de Castalla.
  • Festivities open tonight with Nit de l'Olleta at 21:00 featuring the entry of official music bands, comparsa dinners and a citywide parade.
  • Monday 1 September includes a 12:00 Ángelus with a mayoral greeting, a mascletà and Arranc de las Bandas, the 17:00 Entrada de Moros y Cristianos and a 22:00 Baixada de la Virgen with salvas de arcabucería.
  • Tuesday 2 September, first Día de Trons, features morning bell‑ringing and masses, alardos converging in Plaza Mayor with Ballada de Banderes, a 17:30 guerrilla, the 18:30 Ambaixada del Moro and the 21:00 ‘Passeig’ procession.
  • Wednesday 3 September brings a 12:30 children’s parade and an evening ofrenda of flowers, while Thursday 4 September adds alardos, the Volta de Capitans, the Ambaixada del Cristià and the 21:00 Pujada, before a 21:30 fireworks finale on Friday 5 September.