ARCHIVED - June 23 Celebrations of the Night of San Juan in San Javier and Santiago de la Ribera
Midsummer bonfires and music until after midnight on the shore of the Mar Menor
It is the tradition in Spain to celebrate the Night of San Juan, on 23rd June, with bonfires and fireworks as a way of marking midsummer, and the Town Hall of San Javier has announced two official bonfire parties in the municipality this year.
The fires will be lit on the Explanada Barnuevo in Santiago de la Ribera and in the Plaza de España in San Javier itself, alongside live music and other surprise entertainment during the evening.
In Santiago de la Ribera the music begins at 21.30 on the Playa Barnuevo with the Aparatus Band, followed at 23.00 by a DJ and reggaeton session. In the centre of San Javier, meanwhile, Jurassic Band kick off the entertainment at 22.00 along with a firework display.
For more forthcoming events in the Costa Cálida go to the What’s On section of Murcia Today.
The night of San Juan
As is the case of many celebrations in Spain, fire is an indispensable element of the 23rd June, due to the ancient belief that fire cleanses away the old and brings new beginnings.
All over the country, bonfires are lit and friends and families gather together to share a meal and see off any bad luck from the previous 12 months in style. There are many myths and practices associated with this night.
As this is a night of contrast, many bonfires are lit in places associated with water: often on the beach, but in non-coastal locations perhaps a rambla, riverbed or lakeside.
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