SANT ANTONI SA POBLA 2013

There are various events in the run-up to Sant Antoni Eve and Sant Antoni Day, such as workshops and concerts. Three are listed here along with the programme for the main two days.

Saturday, 12 January:
24:00: Fire-run with the demons d'Albopàs plus other "collas" of demons. Plaça Major.

Sunday, 13 January:
18:30: Popular dance organised by the group Marjal en Festa. Plaça Major.

20:00: Traditional concert for Sant Antoni by the Sa Pobla choir. Parish church.

Wednesday, 16 January (Sant Antoni Eve):
10:00: Departure of children of the town to gather wood for the bonfires of the parish church and town hall. Accompanied by the band of cornets and drums of the Sant Antoni brotherhood.

14:30: Departure of demons on procession of streets of the town.

18:45: Ceremony of the historic sanctioning to start the Sant Antoni celebration. In front of the town hall.

19:30: Reception for dignitaries at the town hall.

19:45: Departure from in front of the town hall of different demons groups, giants, caparrots (big heads) and the Sa Pobla band of music.

20:00: The "completes" solemn ceremony.

21:15: Traditional dances by demons and caparrots accompanied by the Sa Pobla band of music. Plaça Major.

21:30: Pyromusical spectacular. Plaça Major.

00:30: Ximbomba players and glosadors - a grand "concert". Plaça Major.

Thursday, 17 January (Sant Antoni):
10:00: Procession with xeremiers (pipers).

11:30: Solemn mass. Followed by offer of local produce and dance courtesy of Marjal en Festa.

13:00: Dance of the big head caparrots. Plaça Major.

15:30: Traditional blessing of the animals. Church square, with accompaniment by xeremiers and giants.

16:00: Parade of floats, accompanied by the band of cornets of the Sant Antoni brotherhood and demons.

17:00: Performance of Sa Pobla dance. Plaça Major.

18:00: Prizes for best floats. In front of the town hall.

Gastronomy special for Sant Antoni. From 11 to 20 January, various bars and restaurants will be providing specialities for Sant Antoni - eel specialities.