MARE DE DÉU DE LA VICTORIA FIESTA 2010 - LA VICTORIA, ALCUDIA

These celebrations are held around the hermitage of La Victoria. This is in the mountains above the old town of Alcúdia. To get to La Victoria, head for Bonaire from the old town and then continue on the road that twists around the mountain for some 2 kilometres to the hermitage. This road is a bit hairy, especially at night. Taxis are advisable as there is also a fair amount of drinking to be done!!

The La Victoria celebration is one of the most traditional of the local fiestas.

Thursday, 1 July:
18:00: The famous local race.

20:00: Eucharist.

22:00: Fritters and brandy for all.

22:30: Mallorcan party with performances by the groups - Tacàritx and Sarau Alcudienc.

00:30: The burnt rum tradition.

Friday, 2 July:

10:00: Rockets fired from the town hall (Alcúdia) and procession with the Alcúdia Municipal Music Band.

11:30: Arrival of dignitaries at La Victoria accompanied by the music band.

12:00: Traditional Eucharist with the offer of camomile.

12:30: Races and games for young and old.

14:00: Paella.

16:30: Ball de Bot - traditional Mallorcan dance and music.

SANT PERE (SAN PEDRO) FIESTA 2010 - PUERTO ALCUDIA

Wednesday, 23 June:
18:00: Sant Pere market. Paseo Marítimo (every evening till 29 June).

19:30: Procession as celebration of the 19th anniversary of Alcúdia Radio. Leaves Es Clot beach, Barcarès and goes to the old town and then onto the port and a "trempo" (Mallorcan salad) supper.

20:30: Welcome to the fiestas by the giants of Alcúdia. Paseo Marítimo.

22:00: Fire run with demons. Paseo Marítimo.


Thursday, 24 June:
22:00: Outdoor cinema. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (IN CATALAN!!). Paseo Marítimo.


Friday, 25 June:
20:00: Modern ballroom. Paseo Marítimo - Plaça del Varador.

22:00: Popular dance and music. With the groups Tramudança, Sarau Alcudienc and Música Nostra. Paseo Marítimo - Plaça del Varador.


Saturday, 26 June:
10:00: Beach volleyball. Sports zone on the beach in Ciudad Blanca (top of the Bellevue mile).

10:30: Human towers competition. On the beach by the Xara building (right by the marina).

16:00: Quail shooting. At Cap Gros.

21:00: Sardine supper and music. Tickets - one euro. Performance of fisherman songs by the group Sotavent. The old pier off the Paseo Marítimo.

23:30: Sant Pere Pirate Fiesta. Till 06:00. Plaça Gabriel Roca, next to the Commercial Port. DJs Miquel Vera, Miquel Rocamar, Alvaro, Nico Diaz. Best of 80s, 90s and current-day music. Supported by local bars, such as Enjoy and Shamrock.


Sunday, 27 June:
10:00: Martial arts display. At the municipal gymnasium.

16:30: Beach volleyball finals. Sports zone on the beach in Ciudad Blanca (top of the Bellevue mile).

19:30: Children's party. On the beach by the Xara building.

22:00: Music band festival. Bands from Alcúdia, Binissalem and Pollensa. Paseo Marítimo.


Monday, 28 June:
20:00: Street dance exhibition. Paseo Marítimo - Plaça del Varador.

22:30: Dance to the orchestras Tramuntana and Ascott. Paseo Marítimo.


Tuesday, 29 June (SAN PERE):
11:00: Street procession with the Alcúdia music band.

11:15: Gathering of Alcúdia fishermen. At the Plaça Constitució in Alcúdia town, accompanied by the Alcúdia music band and dignitaries.

12:00: Solemn mass. Puerto Alcúdia church, C. Hostaleria.

14:00: Traditional lunch for retired fishermen. At the Cases de Son Sant Martí.

19:00: Mass at the Puerto Alcúdia church (C. Hostaleria), followed by the procession with the image of Sant Pere, accompanied by fishermen and the Alcúdia music band and then flotilla on the bay.

22:00: Michael Jackson Story. Spectacular on the Paseo Marítimo.

00:30: Grand fireworks display. Beach in front of the Xara building.