Redován is already gearing up to celebrate its Patron Saint Festivities in honour of the Virgen de la Salud and Saint Michael the Archangel. A programme of festive, cultural and religious events will take place from August 28 to September 30. The mayor and councillor for Festivities, Nely Ruiz Peral, presented all the details of the programme, along with the traditional appointments made each year for the celebration. This year, Antonio Ros Gómez will deliver the opening speech, and Pepe Ruiz Riquelme has been named the Festero de Honor, who will kick off the festivities with the first firecracker. She was accompanied by Adriana Ruiz Gil, a local Art student from Redován and the author of the cover of this year’s festival booklet—the gateway to all the upcoming celebrations.
Rosario Larrosa Avilés has already been proclaimed Queen of the Elderly, while the other titles will be announced during the selection and coronation ceremony of the Queens. The candidates for Children’s Queen are Daniela Martínez Conesa, Paloma Illán Martínez, and Triana Aniorte Moreno. Meanwhile, the young women running to be Queens of the Festivities are Aitana Pérez Muñoz, Elena Bernabeu Miralles, and Inés Jiménez García. Aitana Martínez Martínez, Marco Nájar Ruiz, Carmen Ruiz Martínez, and Ciro Carrizo Marco will participate as pages.
The presentation also included the representatives of the various comparsas and barracas: Ainhoa Garri Sánchez is the 2025 Sultana of the “Sultanas del Rey Ahmed” barraca; María José Plaza Mayans represents the “Al-Khäusil” comparsa as Amira 2025; Ángela Esquiva Hernández is the Templar Standard Bearer of the “Caballeros Templarios” comparsa; Helena Gallud Rufete has been named Pirate Captain 2025 by the “Piratas” comparsa; Adriana Ballester Trigueros will serve as Standard Bearer of the “El Volante” peña; and María Martínez Ferrer is the Moza Mayor 2025 of the “La Gramaera” barraca.
The official start of the festivities will be on Thursday, August 28, with the traditional concert by the Unión Musical de Redován and the 4th Festive Awards Gala, which precedes the selection and coronation of the Queens. The coronation will take place on Friday, August 29, at 10.00 p.m. in Plaza de la Paz. On Saturday morning, August 30, children will enjoy the kids’ chupinazo and a water party, while at 8.00 p.m. the Flower Offering will begin from Plaza Miguel Hernández. One of the most anticipated moments will follow at 9.00 p.m.: the official chupinazo from the Town Hall balcony, marking the festive kickoff with music and a vibrant street atmosphere. On Sunday, August 31, the traditional Grama e Hilado exhibition will be held.
“We’re launching one of the most cherished celebrations for all of us in Redován. These are days in which our town comes alive with excitement, and we’ve prepared a programme with great care to make every neighbour and visitor feel part of this celebration,” stated Nely Ruiz.
On Wednesday, September 3, the barracas will open. The festivities will continue on Thursday, September 4, with the popular tapas pub crawl accompanied by a marching band (charanga), and on Saturday, September 6, the General Parade will take place, preceded by a gathering of bands and festeros in Plaza de la Paz. The parade will start at 9.00 p.m. Another key moment will come on Monday, September 8, with the solemn mass and procession in honour of the Virgen de la Salud, the town’s patron saint, beginning at 8.30 p.m. The traditional vaquilla evenings on September 9, 10, and 11 will once again fill the bullring with excitement and tradition starting at 9.00 p.m.
The second half of September will be marked by music and entertainment. On Friday, September 12, the traditional Dance Gala will take place, organised by the Redován Dance Association, and on Saturday, September 13, the White Party will feature a live concert by Los Happys. Registration for this event will be open from September 2 to 12. The highly anticipated Multicolour Parade, a favourite among peñas and comparsas, will take place on Saturday, September 20, followed by a big DJ party in Plaza Miguel Hernández. The weekend will close with the Classic Motorcycle event by Asociación La Carbonilla on Sunday, September 21.
Redován’s festivities will continue into the following week. On Friday, September 26, the show “Hola Rafaela” will be held in Plaza de la Paz at 10.00 p.m. On Saturday, September 27, live music returns with a concert by La Hornet and DJ Jesús Rodríguez. On Sunday, September 28, the themed concert in honour of Saint Michael by Unión Musical de Redován will take place at 8.30 p.m. also in Plaza de la Paz. Finally, on Monday, September 29, the feast day of Saint Michael the Archangel and the town’s patron saint, religious events will be held in his honour, followed by a fireworks display as the grand finale. The procession will begin at 8.30 p.m.
“We want everyone to find their space in these celebrations, to share joyful moments, and to strengthen our pride in being part of Redován. We encourage everyone to participate with respect, joy, and responsibility,” concluded Nely Ruiz.
