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If there\u2019s one thing Spain knows how to do well, it\u2019s throwing festivals. Alicante\u2019s party calendar includes a number of very different, yet exciting, festivals. Alicante becomes a pyrotechnic wonderland during Las Jogueras, a medieval battlefield during the Moors and Christians festival, and an atmospheric stage for a host of arts festivals.<\/p>\n
Reyes Magos (Three Wise Men)<\/strong> January 5-6 On January 5, Spaniards in cities across Spain celebrate the arrival of the religious monarchs with a colorful parade called the Cabalgata de los Reyes Magos. During this parade, Melchor, Gaspar, and Baltasar parade through the streets on floats from which they throw sweets.<\/p>\n Carnival (Carnival)<\/strong> February-March Costumes, street parties, music, masked balloons and a huge parade on Rambla de M\u00e9ndez N\u00fa\u00f1ez last for almost two weeks. The last day is truly unique as El Barrio fills with people donning masks and fancy dresses for the Velatorium and the Entierro de la Sardina (Burial and Burial in Sardina).<\/p>\n Semana Santa (Holy Week)<\/strong> March-April Although not as famous as Seville, Holy Week in Alicante is a wonderful time to visit the charming port city. While 20,000 people take to the streets, Holy Wednesday is perhaps the most beautiful, as the entire procession takes place through the winding streets of Alicante's Santa Cruz district. Maundy Thursday sees Spain's largest paso (decorated cloak with sculptures depicting scenes of Christ's passion) of the Last Supper.<\/p>\n