Program of St. John and St. Peter in Mahón
Year 2023
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.
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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
