ARCHIVED - December 2 to 11 Annual Fiestas Patronales in Mazarron
Great concerts, a medieval market, a tapas route and plenty more in celebration of La Purísima in Mazarrón
The program of events this year related to the celebration of the annual Fiestas Patronales in Mazarrón, dedicated to the Virgen de la Inmaculada Concepción or “La Purísima”, is a wide-ranging and complete one and includes the following:
November 30 to December 11
Exhibition of paintings in the Universidad Popular (Avenida de la Constitución, 65) under the title of “14 pintores para un siglo”, featuring works by Garay, Pedro Flores, Almela Costa, Juan Bonafé, Ramón Gaya, Gómez Cano, Sofía Morales, Vicente Viudes, Mariano Ballester, Molina Sánchez, Muñoz Barberán, Hernández Carpe, Medina Bardón and Aurelio.
All of these artists contribute to the legacy of Murcia’s landscape painting.
Wednesday November 30
21.30: The official opening speech of the Fiestas Patronales is given by Juan Alfonso Cervantes and the Centro Parroquial de Mazarrón, next to the church of San Antonio de Padua in Plaza Ramón y Cajal.
Thursday December 1
The fiestas tapas route begins, running until December 11. Click here for further information.
19.30: Holy Mass with the participation of residents of La Atalaya, La Majada and Gañuelas, with participants welcome to bring floral tributes to La Purísima.
20.30: Exhibition by the dance schools of Antonio Jara, De Rosa, Terpsícore and Juan Antonio Iglesias in the Pabellón de Deportes “La Aceña”.
Friday December 2
9.00 to 13.30: Celebration of International Disabled Persons Day in the day fair marquee alongside the La Aceña sports pavilion, with a march in favour of the cause.
16.00: José Luis Moreno Val memorial athletics events at the Polideportivo Municipal Vicente Cánovas.
17.00: The fairground attractions are opened, with a 2-for-the-price-of-1 offer for children until closing time.
19.30: Holy Mass, with the participation of residents of Leiva, Cañadas del Romero and Mingrano and a floral offering to la Purísima.
22.00: A gala evening at the La Aceña sports pavilion featuring the election of the Fiestas Queen and a performance by Singer Ruth Lorenzo. Click here for further details.
Midnight: The music continues at La Aceña with local DJs.
Saturday December 3
9.30: An offering is made to La Purísima and the faithful can visit the Santuario until 13.30 and again from 17.00 to 19.00 to make their own offerings.
11.00: Children’s gymkhana, registration at www.visitamazarron.com.
15.30: Huntsmen’s “Villa de Mazarrón” shooting event at the Paraje de la Asomaica.
16.00: The Day Fair opens with live music and local DJs in the municipal marquee at the La Aceña sports pavilion.
16.00: “Villa de Mazarrón” petanque tournament in the Urbanización Cañadica de Mazarrón.
16.00 and 18.00: Two free dramatized guided tours starting at the fountain in the Jardín de la Purísima. Online registration for these events is available here (16.00) and here (18.00).
20.00: Holy Mass with the participation of residents of Garrobo, El Saladillo and Los Rincones and a floral offering to la Purísima.
22.00: Fangoria and Las Nancys Rubias live in concert at La Aceña: click here for full details.
Midnight: The music continues at La Aceña with local DJs.
Sunday December 4
The feast day of Santa Bárbara, the patron saint of miners
Today the 19th annual “Memorial Domingo Valdivieso” open-air landscape painting event is held. Registration is between 8.00 and 1.00 and participants are to hand in their work between 15.30 and 17.00 before all paintings go on display at 19.30. The event is based in the Casas Consistoriales in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento.
10.00: The 4th annual Moto Almuerzo event at the Recinto Ferial de Los Rincones. Click for further details.
10.00 and 16.00: Guided tours of the old mines of Mazarrón, registration online here (10.00) and here (16.00).
11.00: “Por ellos” march in favour of animal rights, with pets welcome to take part. The event takes place in the Plaza del Convento and is followed by prize draws, a chance to adopt a pet and numerous surprises.
11.30: Gala to choose the children’s king and queen of the Fiestas at the La Aceña sports pavilion.
12.00 and 18.00: Two free guided tours of the Antonio Paredes museum, registration online here and here.
13.00: The fifth Almazarock festival at the day fair, outside the La Aceña sports pavilion. Click here for further information.
16.00: Live music and local DJs at the Day Fair at La Aceña.
19.30: Holy Mass in memory of miners who died at work.
Monday December 5
16.00: Volunteers Day organized by Cruz Roja Mazarrón in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento.
16.00: Live music and local DJs at the Day Fair at La Aceña.
19.30: Holy Mass with the participation of residents of Las Balsicas, Puerto de Mazarrón, Las Moreras and Bolnuevo and a floral offering to La Purísima.
22.00: El Canijo de Jerez live in concert at La Aceña: click here for further details.
Midnight: The music continues at La Aceña with local DJs.
Tuesday December 6, El Día de la Constitución
9.00: An act of homage to the victims of the Nazi concentration camp of Mauthausen who came from Mazarrón and all over Spain. The ceremony takes place in the Jardín de la Paz in Avenida Constitución.
9.30: “Villa de Mazarrón” table tennis tournament at La Aceña.
12.00: Constitution Day commemoration in Avenida Constitución, featuring the raising of the Spanish flag.
12.15: Tomato Day! The Queens of the Fiestas Patronales, dressed in traditional regional costume, present locally grown Mazarrón tomatoes to locals and visitors in Avenida Constitución!
12.30: Concert by the Maestro Eugenio Calderón music society at La Aceña.
16.00: Live music and local DJs at the Day Fair at La Aceña.
18.00: An offering of flowers and foodstuffs to La Purísima. The procession begins in the Jardín de La Purísima and those taking part are wearing traditional costumes.
19.30: Holy Mass with the participation of residents of Cañadas de Gallego and Pastrana, including a floral offering to La Purísima.
22.00 Siempre Así live in concert at the La Aceña sports pavilion: click here for further details.
Wednesday December 7
10.00 and 11.30: Two free guided tours of the Santuario de La Purísima, registration online at visitamazarron.com.
16.00: Live music and local DJs at the Day Fair at La Aceña.
17.00: Two for the price of one at the fairground attractions.
19.30: Holy Mass.
22.00: Live comedy at La Aceña with Maru Gandel, Martita de Graná and Ana Bravo.
Midnight: Music at La Aceña from local DJs.
Thursday December 8, the Feast Day of the Purísima Concepción, patron of Mazarrón
10.00 to 13.30: Classic vehicles rally in the Plaza del Convento.
11.00: The medieval market opens in the Urbanización La Aceña.
11.30: Kids concert with Eurovision Singer Gisela, star of the Spanish versions of Frozen and other Disney movies, at La Aceña: click for further details.
16.00: Live music and local DJs at the Day Fair at La Aceña.
18.00: Holy Mass followed at 19.00 by the procession of the figure of the Patron of Mazarrón.
Friday December 9
9.30 to 13.30 and 17.00 to 19.30: The figure of La Purísima remains in the Santuario where she can be visited before being placed in her niche again.
16.00: Live music and local DJs at the Day Fair at La Aceña.
18.00: Children’s activities at the medieval market in the Urbanización La Aceña.
19.30: Holy Mass.
22.00: Live music with Orquesta La Mundial at La Aceña: click for further details.
Saturday December 10
11.00: Children’s activities at the medieval market in the Urbanización La Aceña.
16.00: Live music and local DJs at the Day Fair at La Aceña.
22.00: Pastora Soler live in concert at La Aceña. Click here for further details.
Midnight: The music continues at La Aceña with local DJs.
Sunday December 11
11.00: A parade of floats begins in the Jardín de la Paz, with prizes awarded to the best at La Aceña at 13.30.
16.00: Live music and local DJs at the Day Fair at La Aceña.
22.00: A firework display marks the end of the Mazarrón Fiestas Patronales 2022!
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