Program of St. John and St. Peter in Mahón

Year 2023

It celebrates: From 23rd June to 2nd July

Place: Maó (Baleares)

In St. John, 'festers' and bonfires are celebrated, while in St. Peter, the port of Mahón takes the spotlight. Enjoy traditional rituals, live music, parades, fireworks, and a festive atmosphere welcoming the summer.

Program of St. John and St. Peter in Mahón

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Program of St. John and St. Peter 2023

St. John

Friday, June 23rd

Des Freginal Park

18:30h Workshop on making green canes, by the Maó Retirement Club - Casal de Gent Gran (Vassallo)
18:30h Family bonfire workshop, by Anna Serra. Create your own bonfire with your family and take it directly to the bonfire!
From 19:00h to 21:00h Visit the bonfire and bonfires
19:00h Children's entertainment, by Pinyeta Pinyol
20:30h Awards ceremony for the best bonfires
21:30h Lighting of the bonfire and burning of bonfires
22:00h Concert, by Fusiona-2

Saturday, June 24th

Sant Joan des Vergers Chapel

19:00h St. John's Festivity. Es Grau (Cala Tap Square)
21:00h St. John's Bonfire

St. Peter From June 30th to July 2nd

Friday, June 30th

Port of Maó

19:30h Itinerary through the history of the port of Maó, by Miquel López and Carlos de Salort. Meeting at the slope of ses Piques/s'Hort Nou.

Plaça de la Constitució

20:00h Summer concert by the Maó Music Band, accompanied by the voices of 4 Sols i un Piano.

Org: Associació Musical de Maó. Col.: Maó City Council

Saturday, July 1st

Waters of the Port of Maó

From 11:30h to 13:00h Latin sailing navigation
From 17:30h to 19:30h Latin sailing navigation

Org: Amics de la Mar Port-Maó

Port Authority Area (in front of the slope of Ses Voltes)

19:30h Swimming crossing of the port

Org: Maó City Council and Club Natació Maó

19:45h Traditional "joc des capellet." Come and win your prize!
19:45h Parade of the giants of Maó, accompanied by the Xaranga de Maó, from Plaça de la Constitució to the Port Authority area
20:00h Come and share a plate of fried fish! Fish from Menorca, by the Confraria de Pescadors de Maó. With the collaboration of the Casa de Andalucía
20:30h Concert of Minorcan songs, with Eva Pons Trio
22:00h Concert by the Feedback group

Sunday, July 2nd

Waters of the Port of Maó

From 11:30h to 13:00h Free Latin sailing navigation

Org: Amics de la Mar Port-Maó

Collaborating entities: Balearic Port Authority, Maritime District of Maó, Naval Station of Maó, Confraria de Pescadors de Maó, Amics de la Mar Port-Maó, Casa de Andalucía, Colla de Geganters de Maó, Associació Musical de Mao, Club Natació Maó, Agrupació de Voluntaris de Protecció Civil de Maó

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