April 5 The Day of the Christians in Caravaca de la Cruz

Preparations are under way in Caravaca for the fiestas and the Running of the Wine Horses

Anticipation is already running high in Caravaca de la Cruz as the dates of the annual fiestas in the first week of May draw nearer and nearer, and in preparation for the main events the Christian groups (who parade in rivalry with the Moors during the festivities) are holding their celebratory day on Saturday April 5 in the city centre.

The schedule of events and activities is as follows:

12.00: The opening of the Christian encampment and the gastronomic zone in the Glorieta and the Plaza del Arco.

13.00: The groups take part in a musical parade along the Gran Vía, Calle Mayor and Rafael Tejeo.

16.00: Coffee provided by Cafés Salzillo.

17.00: Music with David Martínez and bar in the Plaza del Arco.

18.00: The groups and their bands begin to arrive.

19.30: Live music from Los Nº 1.

22.00 to 1.00: DJ music and bar in the Plaza del Arco.

Further information about Caravaca is available from the tourist office (Plaza de España, 7, telephone 968 702424, email turismo@caravacadelacruz.es).

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