Festivities of San Juan and the Elois in Prats de Lluçanès
For a few days, Prats de Lluçanès celebrates its big festival: The Festivities of San Juan and the Elois!
For San Juan and the Elois there is a string of acts that are part of the traditional festival program. On the day of the festival at noon, the Flame of the Canigó arrives, at night, parade with the Flame, reading of the Manifesto and lighting of the bonfire of San Juan.
On the day of San Juan, June 24, the Cross of Sant Joan takes place in the morning and at noon a parade with the giants and the brass band. At 10 pm on the balcony of the Old Town Hall there is the lighting of the petarazo, which kicks off the parade and the traditional torchlight march; in the Vella square and in the Nova square, the Contrapaso is danced. The day ends with the fireworks display and the gala dance; halfway through the dance, the election of the Pubilla and the Heir of the town takes place.
The next day, June 25, the day of the Elois is celebrated. With the passing of the carters, mules, horses, donkeys, carriages and musicians. In the squares, dance of the Contrapaso. In the afternoon concentration and blessing of the animals that will run the races and at 6 in the afternoon, on the way to the hermitage of San Sebastián, races of the Elois. The act ends with the distribution of prizes and a sardana audition.
We invite you to enjoy a few intense days and fill the streets and squares in a happy, relaxed, peaceful and civic way!
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