The Five Most Notable News Stories from Saturday, 21st June in Alicante

TodoAlicante's editorial team prepares a summary of the day with the five news stories that have defined the events of this Saturday, 21st June.

An explosion of emotion was experienced in the early afternoon at the racó of the bonfire Baver-Els Antigons as they claimed the first prize in the Special category of the Alicante Bonfires for 'Vanity' by Paco Torres with design by Paco Camallonga. Read the full story.

Silence fell over the Sèneca-Autobusos bonfire as they awaited the countdown for the Special category awards. 'Fatal Attraction', the creation by artists José Gallego and Toni Pérez for this commission, waited under the sun to hear the results. Although the president's phone, Josep Amand Tomás, did not ring, joy erupted when the second place was confirmed. Read the full story.

The Alicante Bonfires have now revealed all their awards. The jury deliberated throughout the afternoon of this Saturday, marking the positions of each district. Read the full story.

Alto Palancia has finally arrived at Alicante's Plaza de los Luceros. This is a new pyrotechnic group with experience despite their debut, as they rise from the ashes of Zarzoso. The team from Altura, Castellón, landed with enthusiasm and 118 kilos of gunpowder in this fourth display of the Bonfires competition, with a 5.37-minute display and a maximum of 127 decibels. Read the full story.

White and red carnations form the mantle of the Virgin of Remedy, the patron saint of Alicante, to whom the Bonfires pay tribute. The first session of the offering was the main event of the Saturday afternoon. The summoned commissions made the official route to uphold tradition and ask the Virgin of Remedy for everyone. Read the full story.

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