The patron saint festivities of the San Roque neighbourhood are celebrated from August 12 to 17

From August 12 to 17, the patron saint festivities of the San Roque neighbourhood are celebrated.

For a week there will be various events, such as children’s entertainment, Zumba, gift raffles and musical performances. Paella day will take place again with a contest and a tasting of a giant paella, as well as a barbecue.

On Tuesday, August 16, the procession of San Roque and Santa Ana will return after two years without being held due to the pandemic and the subsequent fireworks display. Previously, a mass will be celebrated by the Bishop of the Diocese, José Ignacio Munilla, on his first visit to Torrevieja as prelate of Orihuela-Alicante. The festivities will culminate with children’s entertainment, the awards ceremony, and a mass in memory of the deceased. The day will culminate with music by DJ Lycos and the foam party.

Friday, August 12,

7:00 p.m.: Children’s entertainment with Mª José.

8:00 p.m.: Free snack for children while supplies last.

8:30 p.m.: Zumba with Javier Jordán.

10 p.m.: Raffle of gifts for the benefit of the San Roque Festival Association.

11:30 p.m.: Puro Maná, tribute orchestra.

Saturday, August 13,

2:00 p.m.: San Roque Barbecue. Mixed plate with bread and a drink at popular prices (member’s special day 2×1).

9:30 p.m.: Raffle of gifts for the benefit of the San Roque Festival Association.

11 p.m.: Reggaeton musical group.

Sunday, August 14,

7:00 p.m.: Summer Carnival Contest Parade.

9:30 p.m.: Raffle of gifts for the benefit of the San Roque Festival Association.

11:30 p.m.: DJ Sergio Salinas.

Monday, August 15,

12 noon: Day of the paella «Contest».

2:00 p.m.: Giant paella.

7 p.m.: Children’s entertainment with Mª José.

8:30 p.m.: Performance by Cristina Lucendo.

9:30 p.m.: Raffle of gifts for the benefit of the San Roque Festival Association. “6 Ham Bingo Night”.

11:30 p.m.: DJ Sergio Salinas.

Tuesday, August 16,

8:30 p.m.: Holy Mass in the Parish of San Roque and Santa Ana. Officiated by Bishop José Ignacio Munilla. Then procession and traditional fireworks display.

10:30 p.m.: Raffle of gifts for the benefit of the San Roque Festival Association.

12:00 a.m.: DJ Sergio Salinas.

Wednesday, August 17,

7:00 p.m.: Children’s entertainment with Mª José.

8:30 p.m.: Awards ceremony.

8:30 p.m.: Holy Mass for the deceased of the neighbourhood and the parish of San Roque and Santa Ana.

9:00 p.m.: Soul Dance Academy.

10 p.m.: Raffle of gifts for the benefit of the San Roque Festival Association.

11:30 p.m.: Resident DJ Lycos and great foam party.

Thursday, August 18,

8:30 p.m.: Holy Mass for the deceased of the neighbourhood and the Parish.