Hogueras, or the Bonfires of Saint John
The Hogueras festival is Alicante's official party and celebrations, running for about a week every summer, coming to a head on the 24th of June. The links below are to sites around the web that provide additional information about this great Alicantino festival.
Hogueras de San Juan - San Juan Bonfires Fiesta ★★★★
An informative overview that covers most aspects of the festival, including a general schedule of what happens and when.
Fogueres - Alicante Town Hall
This informative piece is provided by the local govrnment. Be sure to browse all four pages (see navigation - bottom of the page) and check out the photo album on the first page.
Program for the Hogueras
Provided by Alacalle.com, this page offers, in Spanish, the program for the festival including dates, times and events.
Bonfires of Saint John - Wikipedia
Wikipedia's comprehensive write-up on the festival is a must read for detailed information including history, traditions and traditional clothing.
