2. PROGRAMME OF FESTIVITIES 27th
ANNIVERSARY OF PILAR DE
LA HORADADA'S SEGREGATION (1986-2013)
friday july 26th
10.00 pm – Poetry reading at Finca Los Picos with classical music (Free entrance)
saturday july 27th
10.00 pm – Concerts: Golden70's Live, Ito & The Trails and Quinto Acorde
Place: Church Square
sunday july 28th
10.00 pm – Dancing with the orchestra “Chákara”
Place: Church Square
monday july 29th
10.00 pm – Concert “Tribute to Nino Bravo” by the Unión Musical
Horadada
Place: Church Square
tuesday july 30th
11.00 am – Mass service with participation by “Coral Horadada”
Place: Parish Church “Nuestra Señora del Pilar”
12.00 pm – Inauguration of bust of Reverend Mr. Arsenio Irygoyen
Place: “Ikomar” Parish Centre in Avenida de los Villenas
12.30 pm – Institutional act with tribute to the school “José María
Paternina”
Place: Cultural Centre (“Casa de Cultura”)
2.00 pm – Popular paella
Bouncy castle for children (from 12.00 pm till 5.00 pm)
Place: Municipal Enclosure
5.00 pm – Ringing of bells and fireworks remembering the time when
Pilar de la Horadada gained its independence from Orihuela.
Place: Church Square
From 11.00 till 8.00 pm – Day of open doors at municipal swimming
pools (“30 de Julio” in C/ Blasco Ibáñez in Pilar de la Horadada and
swimming pool at sport centre in Pinar de Campoverde).

3. PROGRAMME OF FESTIVITIES IN MIL PALMERAS
From August 1st till August 4th 2013
thursday august 1st
10.00 am – Inauguration of Festivities with firecrackers and brass band parade.
“We decorate our festivities” Workshop of pennant painting for children.
Place: Mil Palmeras Square
6.00 pm - “Tribal dances”, workshop for children.
Place: Mil Palmeras Square
8.00 pm - “Wild Disco”, we will play games with music from Disney's films.
Place: Mil Palmeras Square
10.00 pm – Music and dancing, with performances by schools and gyms from Pilar.
Place: Mil Palmeras Square
friday august 2nd
11.00 am - “My castle”, sand castle contest.
Place: Mil Palmeras beach
7.00 pm - “All together”, XXL games for the whole family.
Place: Overlook at the end of Avenida de Francia
8.00 pm – Zumba masterclass.
Place: Mil Palmeras beach
9.30 pm - “Gloria and Alex” (female hippo and lion from Madagascar) will visit bars and restaurants.
From 9.00 pm till midnight – Musical performances by JP's, British and Spanish singers with a stellar
performance by “Bono” and Beauty Contest Miss and Mister Mil Palmeras, adults and children categories.
Place: Mil Palmeras Square
saturday august 3rd
10.30 am - “Maxi mancala”, don't be afraid and have fun with this African game at big scale.
Place: Mil Palmeras beach
1.30 pm – “Expedition to the most curious animal world”, contest at bars and restaurants. Participate and
win tasty prizes! (in person draw on Sunday evening).
6.00 pm – “Tales from the Jungle” and “Wild faces”, storytelling, face-painting, etc.
Place: Mil Palmeras Square
7.30 pm – Running race (departing from Mil Palmeras Square).
10.00 pm – Dance with the orchestra “Dolce Vita”.
Place: Mil Palmeras Square
11.00 pm – “Release of bulls”, street entertainment
Place: Paseo Romea, Square, Overlook, Avenida Francia
sunday august 4th
10.30 am – “Festivities in colour”, children's drawing contest.
Place: Olympia Restaurant
11.30 am – “Searching for footprints”, look for the tracks, overcome the tests and, above all: have fun with
this great gymkhana! (Sport Centre + Petanque pitches).
7.00 pm – Landing of the Virgin of La Alegría on the beach followed by procession to the chapel where
there will be a mass service.
9.30 pm – Awards and trophies ceremony.
Place: Mil Palmeras Square
10.00 pm – Dance with the orchestra “Trío Everest”
Place: Mil Palmeras Square
10.30 pm – “Graellisia Isabelae”, parade of giant butterflies.
Place: Paseo Romea, Square, Crossing of Avenida de España / Francia, Paseo Riviera
00.00 hs. - Fireworks display.
Place: Paseo Riviera
00.15 hs. - “In search for new species”, explorers and natives on the terraces.

4. PROGRAMME OF FESTIVITIES IN EL MOJÓN
From August 12th till August 16th
monday august 12th
10.00 am – Beginning of fencing workshop.
12.00 pm – Opening of Sea Market (“Mercadillo Marinero”) at promenade
tuesday august 13th
9.30 pm – Football championship. Children and over 16 years old categories.
Place: Park “Las Aves”
6.30 pm – Children's games
Place: El Mojón beach
10.30 pm – Election and Crowning of Children and Young Beauty Queen 2013.
Place: Promenade
wednesday august 14th
6.00 pm – Petanque championship
Place: Beside the football field
7.00 pm – Great costume contest (parade) and Children's Games.
Place: From the promenade
10.30 pm – Show by “Coro y Voces Doradas” by the Ballroom Dance Workshop.
Place: Next to the promenade
thursday august 15th
7.30 pm – Final of football championship.
Place: Pinatar Arena
10.30 pm – Great Dance with the orchestra “Sueños de Luna” and hot cocoa with “churros”.
Place: Promedade
friday august 16th
9.00 am - Cross race for different ages around the municipality.
Place: Promedade
7.30 pm - Solemn procession along the streets in honour of Saint Roque (Saint Roch)
8.30 pm - Outdoors mass in honour of Saint Roque.
Place: Promedade
10.30 pm - Popular dance & orchestra.
Place: Promedade

5. PROGRAMME OF FESTIVITIES IN TORRE DE LA HORADADA
From August 4th till August 17th
sunday august 4th
10.00 am till 8.00 pm - “Pilar's Graffiti Contest”, enrollment at Cultural Centre (“Casa de Cultura”)
in Pilar de la Horadada, C/ Carretillas, s/n
friday august 9th
11.00 pm - 3rd Beach Party “August Moon” on International Youth Day. Dj's, Go-Go's, music and
many more surprises.
Place: Parking lot at the beach of Las Higuericas-Villas
wednesday august 14th
8.15 pm - Flower offering to the “Virgen de la Asuncíon”.
Place: Departure from opposite the Guardia Civil headquarters
10.00 pm - Dance with the orchestra “Athenas”
Place: La Torre Square
11.00 pm - Desembarco Rock (“Rock landing”) with several bands.
Place: Parking lot at the beach of Las Higuericas-Villas
thursday august 15th
8:15 am - Sea procession with the “Virgen de la Asunción”.
Place: Yacht Club (“Club Náutico”)
8.30 pm - Solemn procession along the streets of Torre de la Horadada with the sculpture of the
Virgin. Upon reaching the beach of Conde, a fireworks diplay will take place.
10.00 pm - Dance with the orchestra “Caché”
Place: La Torre Square
friday august 16th
9.30 pm - Tribute to the late Mr. Antonio Sánchez Lozano. Inauguration of a plaque in the square
that bears his name, followed by a projection about his life.
Place: Square “Antonio Sánchez Lozano”
11.00 pm – Dance with “Trio Eclipse”
saturday august 17th
10.00 pm – Concert by choir “Coral horadada” and “Viejas Glorias” serenaders
Place: Square “Antonio Sánchez Lozano”

6. PROGRAMME OF FESTIVITIES IN PINAR DE CAMPOVERDE
From August 23rd till August 25th
friday august 23rd
10.00 pm – Meeting of Chorales: “Coral Horadada” and “Coro Pinar”
Place: Plaza Florida
saturday august 24th
8.00 pm – Charity popular paella for the benefit of “Cáritas” (3 € donation) and ambient music
Place: Plaza Florida
10.00 pm – Performance by “Ballet Servio”
Place: Plaza Florida
sunday august 25th
8.00 pm – Award ceremony
Place: Plaza Florida
9.00 pm – Music for all with “Orquesta Impacto”
Place: Plaza Florida
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Several championships will take place throughout the month of August. More information at the
Municipal Office in Pinar de Campoverde.

7. OFICINA DE TURISMO
PILAR DE LA HORADADA
Plaza Campoamor, 2
03190 Pilar de la Horadada
Tlf: 96 6767068
Fax: 96 6767340
email: turismo@pilardelahoradada.org
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Plaza Campoamor, 2
03190, Pilar de la Horadada (Alicante)
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