Festivals in Blanes

Festa Major de Santa Anna, fires and holidays in Blanes

La Festa Major de Santa Anna Its main date is 26 July, festival of the patron saint of Blanes. The solemn service is held in the parish of Santa Maria and the procession leaves from the Town Hall; The day continues with the Ball de Morratxes, sardanas, giant parades and music. Popular culture also contributes to the correfoc, the batucada, the castellers, the capgrossos and the municipal entities.

The Festa Major takes place over several days in locations including Plaça Onze de Setembre, Plaça d'Espanya, Passeig de Mar, Passeig de la Marina and Sa Palomera. The International Fireworks Competition is launched from this rocky outcrop; the programme also typically includes an opening speech, a night-time mascletà, Ensorra't, concerts, family shows and a funfair.

The City Council, the Esbart Joaquim Ruyra, the Colla de Diables Sa Forcanera, bands, coblas, local groups, popular culture entities, emergency services, neighbors and visitors participate. As a differentiated quote, the Festa Major Petita of the co-patrons Sant Bonós and Sant Maximià It is celebrated around 21 August. The Aplec del Vilar is also common, linked to Easter Tuesday.