Today's Mascletà at Alicante's Hogueras de San Juan: Time and Location of the Display

Intense festive agenda this weekend of events at the Hogueras de San Juan in Alicante. The anticipation of the main days of the city's official festivities is palpable, with activities ramping up from both the Federació de Fogueres and the committees of bonfires and barracas.

Friday was very special, with the proclamation of the Hogueras by fashion designer Rubén Hernández, delivering an emotional speech about women in the Fiesta. The event was preceded by the second edition of Música per a la Festa, gathering a thousand musicians who performed the anthem of the Hogueras and the Proclamation Parade, from Plaza de España to the Town Hall.

This Saturday was the turn of the Ninot Parade, one of the most popular and entertaining events of the Hogueras. The fantasy, illusion, and boldness of the festival-goers were on full display in a colorful event that filled the official route, where the committees enjoyed themselves immensely.

This Sunday, June 8, the mascletàs continue, looking ahead to the official competition at the Plaza de los Luceros. However, there are still two displays left, this Sunday and next Saturday, June 14. On Tuesday, June 17, l'Arribada del Foc will take place at El Corte Inglés, marking the official start of the Hogueras.

The mascletà this Sunday is the penultimate of the 'Pòlvora tot l'any' cycle. The Valencian Pirotecnia Turis will launch the display at 2 PM around the Puerta de Alicante shopping center.

Other events taking place this Sunday include the proclamation of the godmothers and honorary positions of the Som fills del Poble barraca and the presentation of the llibrets and sketches of all the bonfires and barracas that make up the San Blas group. This will be at 7 PM in the newly inaugurated square of the neighborhood.

Once the 'Pòlvora tot l'any' cycle concludes, the following displays will be part of the mascletà contest of Hogueras at Plaza de Luceros, which will be held from June 18 to 24, on Saint John's Day. The budget for each mascletà will be 8,500 euros, matching last year's and aligning with Valencia.

The minimum duration will be 5 minutes and 30 seconds, excluding warning thunder. The maximum is set at seven minutes. The maximum weight of the explosive material will be 80 kilos, and the regulated weight, 150. The maximum calibers for warning thunder, shells, ground thunder, and volcanoes will be 50 millimeters.

The shooting schedule will be as follows:

Meanwhile, Pirotecnia Hermanos Ferrández, from Beniel, will be responsible for firing the Palm Tree of the Night of San Juan 2025. It has a budget of 7,000 euros.