9th September
Photo. Blas Carrión Guardiola
07:30 h.
FAREWELL PILGRIMMAGE
Start of the FAREWELL PILGRIMMAGE of the Sacred Image of Our Lady Mary of Virtues from the Plaza de Santiago, which will be preceded by the gunmen of all the associations.
09:00 h.
Santa misa
The Sacred Image will go out to the level crossing on the Yecla road, where our Morenica will be seen off and will begin her pilgrimage to the Sanctuary. Upon arrival, she will be received with gun salutes by the Pirate Association and the HOLY MASS will be celebrated, during which the Conversion of the Moor to Christianity will be repeated.
17:00 h.
ENTRADA DE NUEVOS CAPITANES, ALFÉRECES Y MADRINAS PARADЕ
From Avda. Constitución, at the intersection with Coronel Selva and San Isidro streets. Once the parade is over, in the Plaza de Santiago, the names of the NEW FESTIVITIES OFFICERS will be announced from the balconies of the Casa del Festero. In the same way, from the balcony of the Town Hall, the NEW REGIDORAS for next year will be announced. REGIDORAS for next year will be announced. Following this, from the Casa del Festero, the PRIZE ACT will be read, marking the end of the Moors and Christians Festivities 2024 in honor of Our Lady the Virgin of Virtudes. After this, the dances will begin at the usual locations.