Friday, July 22, 2016

For those who are interested

It is that time of year again when Orihuela celebrates the reconquering of Spain by the Christians who took back control from the Moors.

As in every year, the fiesta concludes with grand parades by both groups. This year the Christians will go first.

Friday 22nd July

21:30 Christians Parade. Route: gathering of the filas in C/ Ocarasa, for starting on C/ Aragón, Plaza San Sebastián, Avda. De Espana, C/ Calderón de la Barca, C/ Loaces and C/ Alfonso XIII, finishing in the Plaza Alfonso XIIL,followed by partying in all of the cuarteles and kábilas.

Saturday 23rd July

21:00 Moors Parade. Route: gathering of the filas in C/ Ocarasa, for starting on C/ Aragón, Plaza San Sebastián, Avda. De Espana, C/ Calderón de la Barca, C/ Loaces and C/ Alfonso XIII, finishing in the Plaza Alfonso XIIL, followed by partying in all of the cuarteles and kábilas.

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