Virgen del Carmen July 2012.

[Sparky]

I thought i would let you know a little bird has told me that we will have a beach party this year . I have no other info about the fiesta at the moment but watch this space.

[Sparky]

I was told tonight that the fiesta will begin on Saturday 14th July with a party in the square and there will be fireworks (not sure if it's Sunday 15th or the week after) at La Gola, these will be paid for by the restaurants, bars and hotels .
Will post more details as and when i get them .

[Sparky]

This has been posted on FB :-

Come next Saturday July 14, at 11pm - 5am. in the Plaza Miguel Capllonch of Puerto Pollensa and enjoy the sea festival and REMEMBER you must come dressed MARINER (striped, blue, white ...)

[Sparky]

Fireworks at La Gola Sunday 15th July at 24.00h (midnight) .

[pollensa]

Originally Posted by sparky

Fireworks at La Gola Sunday 15th July at 24.00h (midnight) .

And we arrive on the 16th oh well - another year...

[pollensa]

Full Program now available (less than a week's notice!):

Thursday, 12 July:
17:00: Drawing workshop for children between the ages of 5 and 11.

20:30: Opening of the exhibition "The school of a time" (though it could also be of "a weather", I suppose). Whatever, an exhibition in the church hall.

21:00: Oration for the fiestas, on the history of education in Puerto Pollensa by Joan Aguilar Suau. The church.

21:45. Concert by the Corda Amarada.

Friday, 13 July:
18:00: Water attractions and kids' party - disco and foam. On the terrace of the centre by the square.

21:30: Procession with the Banda de Gaites de Noreña plus the Xeremiers Orats pipers and Aires de la Cala singers.

22:15: Traditional music by those mentioned above plus the Irish group Talamh. In the square.

Saturday, 14 July:
11:00: Children's games for those of all ages!! The square.

18:00: Bouncy and ice-creams,. Only for children. The square.

20:30: Conference on the history of Puerto Pollensa's seaplane base. Neighbourhood association's centre.

23:00: The sailors' party. To five in the morning with DJs C&C and Music Factory. You have to go dressed as a sailor apparently. The square.

Sunday, 15 July:
18:30: Solemn mass followed by the procession and then flotilla with the images of Sant Pere (Saint Peter) and the Mare de Déu del Carme.

23:00: Pyrotechnic performance with the demons Colla de Dimonis Ca de Bou and drummers Ca de Bou. From the square along the front to La Gola.

24:00: Fireworks. At La Gola beach.

Thanks to Andrew Ede - wotzupnorth: VIRGEN DEL CARMEN FIESTAS 2012 - PUERTO POLLENSA

[Sparky]

Oh boy am i glad i don't live in the square but it is so good to see the local businesses getting together to provide the fireworks.
Now it's up to the locals and tourists to show their appreciation and support these events. I am getting excited already and ask all members who will be here to join in, take lots of photos and get posting your experiences of what i am sure will be a great fiesta .


P.S. Ooops sorry!!! meant to add, many thanks to Andrew -wotzupnorth xx

[sws97sdg]

Especially looking forward to seeing you dressed as a sailor Sparky

[Sparky]

Originally Posted by sws97sdg

Especially looking forward to seeing you dressed as a sailor Sparky

ME!! in stripes!!! you've got buckleys chance SWS, i might put on an eye patch, rent a parrot and swap my "big stick" for a cutlass though .

[sws97sdg]

I know a restaurant you rent a parrot from! ;-)

[MoMike]

Originally Posted by pollensa

And we arrive on the 16th oh well - another year...

I know how you feel as we normally time it badly.... but this time we'll be right in the thick of it!!!

[Sparky]

Here is the list of businesses that have contributed to the fireworks :-

Alfonso Pirotecnia Jorda.
RCNPP.
AAVV Port de Pollenca.
Associacio Hotelera Pollencina.
Tolo's.
Torre Playa.
Bistro.
La Goleta.
Simbad.
Taj Doner Kebab.
Can Josep.
Brisa Marina.
Faroles.
Stay.
Faroles.
La Llonja.
Gelats Valls.
Marina Cafe.
Casinet.
Mojito.
IRU.
L'Almirant.
Siroco Moda.
El Posito.
Circulo Cultural.
Cellar La Parra.
Pescados Oliver.
Electrica Bahia.
Grupo Miguel Cifre.
Hotel Mar Calma.
Electrodomesticos REUS.
KARGO.

[Sparky]

Sorry i forgot to say, the list is printed in the programme which i was given last night by a neighbour.
Unfortunately the programme is printed in Catalan , i wonder if they will issue them in English before the fiesta begins .

[Sparky]

The bunting is going up in the square will get some pics later .

[Sparked]

Its fantastic to see the fireworks display will go ahead this year!!!

We arrive this Saturday and so we will most certainly be going to watch them! Back in 2010 when we last visited, we watched from the Illa D'or hotel and it was magnificent.

Did a display happen last year?

Cant wait for this Sunday now!!!