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THE HOGUERAS DE SAN JUAN FESTIVAL
Posted: Mon June 9, 2008 08:15 PM UTC

Hi,

I'd like to know the dates of this event.
From the 20th to the 25th of June or from 20/06/2008 to 30/06/2008
Thank you.

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Alicante

Re: THE HOGUERAS DE SAN JUAN FESTIVAL
Posted: Mon June 9, 2008 09:40 PM UTC

20 Jun 2008 - 24 Jun 2008. Given that St. John's Eve is the 24th.
www.worldeventsguide.com/event/844/Alicante-Spain/Midsummer-Bonfires-Hogueras-de-San-Juan.html

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Re: THE HOGUERAS DE SAN JUAN FESTIVAL
Posted: Mon June 9, 2008 09:40 PM UTC

20th June, bonfires & fireworks on 24th, carrying on till 29th.

http://www.alicante.com/s/alicante/index22.html

http://www.mercadosmedievales.info/2008/provincias/Alicante2008.htm

http://www.spanish-fiestas.com/spanish-festivals/hogueras-de-san-juan.htm

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Re: THE HOGUERAS DE SAN JUAN FESTIVAL
Posted: Wed June 11, 2008 10:25 PM UTC

Bonfires are on the streets till 24/06. At midnight there are fireworks in the shape of a big palm tree ("la palmera") and the bonfires are burnt. The "barracas" and the music in the streets finish that night.
From 25 till 29, there are fireworks every midnight.
Enjoy!

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