The Jesús Nazareno Fiesta in Javea is a traditional fiesta held in honor of "Jesús Nazareno" on the third Sunday of lent. The 2023 Javea fiesta includes the main attractions including 4 nights of "Bous Al Carrer" (bull running) in Placa del Convent, a giant paella, traditional flower crosses contest and flower offering, fireworks, disco party and candlelight procession. You can also enjoy musical and theatrical performances.
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The Jesús Nazareno Fiesta in Javea is a traditional fiesta held in honor of "Jesús Nazareno" on the third Sunday of lent.
There are details below of a prior Javea Jesús Nazareno fiesta as a guide, with the main attractions including 4 nights of "Bous Al Carrer" (bull running) in Placa del Convent, a giant paella, traditional flower crosses contest and flower offering, fireworks, disco party and "pujada" candlelight procession to the Ermita del Calvario.
Although St. Sebastian is the Patron Saint of Javea / Xàbia, the Festivities in honour of "Jesús Nazareno" have the strongest popular support and devotion among Xàbia's citizens.
These festivities honour Jesús Nazareno and his image, which was awarded the title of "perpetual mayor" for once saving the population from plague and illness. The programme includes "bous al carrer", the popular (and controversial) bull-running event, the deafening "mascletà" and the traditional competition for decorated flower crosses which spring up around the old town.
On the 2nd of May, it is traditional to visit the streets of the Historical City Centre to look at the colourful "Cruces de Mayo", crosses made out of flowers by the neighbours which win local prizes based on their preparation, originality and beauty.
The programme below is for 2023:
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26
18:45 Entrance of bulls and cows
19:00 Release of cows and bull
21:15 Entrance of bulls and cows
THURSDAY, APRIL 27
18:45 Entrance of bulls and cows
19:00 Release of cows and bull
21:15 Entrance of bulls and cows
FRIDAY, APRIL 28
18:45 Entrance of bulls and cows
19:00 Release of cows and bull
20:00 Discomóvil in the Plaza de la Constitución organized by the Filà Capitana 2022 Ballesters until 03:00
21:00 Farewell concert of the Orfeón de Xàbia and its director, Pepe Mayor. With the participation of the groups: Coral Teuladina, Grup Polifònic Ars Nova and Orquesta del CAM de Xàbia in the Church of St. Bartholomew.
21:15: Entrance of bulls and cows
22:45: Entrance of bulls and cows
23:00 Release of cows and bull
01:00: Entrance of cows
SATURDAY, APRIL 29
17:30: Entry and release of carts
18:00: Afternoon organized by the Comissió de Fogueres and the Filà capitana 2023 'Almoriscos' in the Plaza de la Constitución where there will be food and a bar with a mobile disco "Ultravyolet Party" until 03:00
18:45: Entrance of bulls and cows
19:00: Release of cows and bull
21:00: Tribute concert to Luciano Pavarotti with the soprano Simona Todaro Pavarotti, the mezzo-soprano Beatriz Gimeno and Víctor Carbajo at the piano in the Church San Bartolomé
23:00: Release of cows and bull
01:00: Entrance of bulls and cows.
At the end of dismantling of cages and barriers until 12 noon on Sunday April 30
SUNDAY, 30 April
11:30: Professional Valencian ball game 'd'escala i corda' in the ratchet
18: 00: Concert in aid of Aspanión children with cancer in the tent of the Plaza de la Constitución. Performance by the band of the CODA Musical Association of Gata de Gorgos and the Jove Band of the Artistic Musical Center of Xàbia. Ticket sales at the tourism offices and in the tent itself.
19: 00: Triduum to Jesús Nazareno in suffrage of José Sapena Vidal
22:30: Play in the Plaza de la Constitución with the work 'The Soldier of Naples' represented by the Grup de teatre "Tot Rist"
08:30: 'Despertà amb dolçaina i tabalet' that tours the streets of the town. Afterwards in the Plaza de la Constitución, sandwiches with products offered by MasyMas followed by opening of a playground and carriages of the Penya El Tirasset. There will also be a raffle for several carved wooden sculptures by local artist Miguel Ángel Miguel.
1 MAY - CHILDREN'S DAY
08:30 - Wake Up Parade "despertà" with the children of Xàbia through the streets of the historic centre. Afterwards, in the Plaza de la Constitución, snacks offered by Mas y Mas and then the opening of the children's play park and cart rides.
12:00 Parade at Customs with the Colla del Grup de Danses Portitxol to visit the crosses. At the end 'picaeta' on the esplanade of the church
13:30 - GIANT PAELLA available to all in Parque Montaner.
19:00 - Triduum to Jesús Nazareno, sang by the Coro Parroquial.
20:00 - TOUR OF THE FLOWER CROSSES with the Brotherhood and Council Members, music by Tuna de Xàbia.
2 MAY - DAY OF THE ELDERLY
11:00 - Visit to the Day Centre in the village with a gift for each person.
11:30 - Visit to the Fundación-Asilo Hermanos Cholbi with a gift for each person.
12:00 - Ringing of the Church Bells.
19:00 - Triduum to Jesús Nazareno, sang by the Coro Parroquial.
20:15 - TRADITIONAL FLOWER OFFERING PARADE from Plaza de la Marina Alta to the church of San Bartolomé. All children, party commissions, clubs, associations etc and the entire neighborhood in general are invited to this event. (Departure from Plaza Marina Alta)
22:30 "La Venganza de Don Mendo" Theatre in the Plaza de la Constitución by the Gárum Teatre company
3 MAY - THE ASCENT OF JESÚS NAZARENO
07:30 - General Ringing of the Church Bells
08:00 - Wake Up Parade "despertà" with the band of the "Centre Artìstic Musical de Xàbia"
12:00 - TRADITIONAL MASS sang by the Coro Parroquial de Aduanas, followed by MASCLETÀ in the Plaza de la Constitución.
19:00 - SPECIAL MASS followed by the solemn candelit procession carrying the image of Jesús Nazareno, with the band of the "Centre Artìstic Musicial de Xàbia" and finishing with a firework display in the Plaza de la Constitución.
4 MAY
19:30 - TRADITIONAL MASS in the church of San Bartolomé.
13 MAY
20:00 - Mass in the hermitage of Calvary in thanksgiving. Farewell to the mayorals of this year and delivery of medals to those of 2023.
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