Program of Patron Saint Festivities of San Roque and Encierros (Running of the Bulls) in Blanca

Festivities dedicated to the patron saint, San Roque. Exciting and ancient encierros, vibrant traditions that will captivate you. An explosion of joy and adrenaline that you can't miss.

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The municipality of Blanca celebrates the Patron Saint Fiestas in honour of San Roque 2023 from 8 to 16 August.

The Blanca Town Council's Department of Festivities has organised the programme for the fiestas in honour of the patron saint of the municipality, San Roque. There will be different activities for all ages.

The traditional running of the bulls, which will once again take place in the streets of the old town, will be held on 11 August at 15:00.

Program of the Patron Saint Festivities in honor of San Roque 2023

Tuesday, August 8

• 8:00 p.m. Chupinazo start of the festivities. Place: Plaza de la Iglesia Then caña y tapa with Los Informes.
• 10:00 p.m. Show Gelatin Kids, the dolls of TV. Place: Municipal Park.

Wednesday, August 9

• 10:00 p.m. Proclamation by Victorino Martín presented by José Antonio Cano Martínez, president of the Círculo Taurino
• Next, a concert by candlelight, with the Blanca Musical Group. Location: Church Square

Thursday, August 10

• 8:00 p.m. Child lockdown. Organized by: Peña Manolete. Traditional tour of the old town
• 11:00 p.m. Maxims Orchestra. Place: Municipal Park
• 01:00 a.m. Inauguration Youth Zone. Location: MUCAB Esplanade

Friday, August 11

• 12:00 p.m. Child lockdown. Traditional tour of the old town. Organized by: Peña Manolete
• 2:00 p.m. Animation by Los Informes
• 3:00 p.m. Traditional running of the bulls declared of Regional Tourist Interest with steers from Pablo Mayoral. Location: Old Town
• 10:30 p.m. Watercolor. Place: Municipal Park

Saturday, August 12

• 10:00 a.m. Cycling march. Departure: La Farola. Organized by: Blanca Sports Club
• 12:30 p.m. Bullfighting appetizers with a draw for the steers to fight in the afternoon Place: IDOL Center. Organizes: Bullfighting Circle
• 6:00 p.m. Parade of the Blanca Musical Group
• 7:00 p.m. First semifinal of the Blanca Bullfighting Fair with Diego Bastos and Tristán Barroso, steers from the Pablo Mayoral ranch
• 11:00 p.m. The best of the Last. Tribute show to El último de la fila and Manolo García. Place: Municipal Park
• 01:00 a.m. Young zone

Sunday, August 13

• 11:00 a.m. Animation by Los Informes
• 12:00 p.m. Encierro, steers of José Escolar. Location: Gran Via
• 12:30 p.m. Bullfighting appetizers with a draw for the steers to deal with in the afternoon. Location: IDOL Center. Organizes: Bullfighting Circle
• 3:00 p.m. Young zone
• 4:00 p.m. Pasabares with Los Informales. Itinerary: Plaza de las Monjas, pubs, Plaza de Toros. Organized by: Peña Manolete
• 6:00 p.m. Parade of the Blanca Musical Group
• 7:00 p.m. Second semifinal of the Blanca Bullfighting Fair with Parrita and Víctor Acebo, steers from the José Escolar cattle ranch
• 11:00 p.m. copla night
• 12:30 p.m. Indiscreet performance. Place: Municipal Park

Monday, August 14

• 11:00 a.m. Animation by Los Informes
• 12:00 p.m. Confinement. Location: Gran Via
• 3:00 p.m. Young zone
• 7:15 p.m. Solemn Triduum in honor of San Roque Exhibition of the Blessed Sacrament, Holy Rosary and Exercise of the Triduum
• 7:30 p.m. trimmer contest
• 8:00 p.m. Mass
• 11:00 p.m. Performance by Antuan Muñoz
• 01:00 a.m. The Street in concert. Place: Municipal Park

Tuesday, August 15

• 11:00 a.m. Animation by Los Informes
• 12:00 p.m. Encierro, steers from Castillejo de Huebra. Location: Gran Via
• 12:30 p.m. Bullfighting appetizers with a draw for the steers to deal with in the afternoon. Location: IDOL Center. Organizes: Bullfighting Circle
• 3:00 p.m. Young zone
• 6:00 p.m. Parade of the Blanca Musical Group
• 7:00 p.m. Grand final of the Blanca Bullfighting Fair For the winners of the two semifinals, fighting steers from Castillejo de Huebra.
• 7:15 p.m. Solemn Triduum in honor of San Roque Exhibition of the Blessed Sacrament, Holy Rosary and Exercise of the Triduum
• 8:00 p.m. Mass
• 11:00 p.m. Flash Orchestra. Place: Municipal Park

Wednesday, August 16

• 10:00 a.m. Flowered Diana of the Blanca Musical Group
• 7:15 p.m. Solemn Triduo in honor of San Roque. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Holy Rosary and Exercise of the Triduum
• 8:00 p.m. Mass
• 9:00 p.m. Procession of our patron Saint Roque
• 11:00 p.m. Replay. Place: Municipal Park
• 12:00 p.m. end of holidays castle
• 01:00 a.m. DJ Esteban. Place: Municipal Park

*All musical performances are free.

Note: The Department of Celebrations reserves the right to change, cancel or modify the schedule and scheduled events without prior notice.