The ringing of bells at four in the afternoon of the 7th day announces the beginning of the festivities, beginning the “replec” (gathering) and the coming and going of horses and horsemen through the streets of Maó.
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Party of “Sant Lluís” Sant Lluís – Menorca
The horses, adorned with colored ribbons, and their riders, dressed in black coat, white trousers and hats with three ends, are applauded by the attendants.
Party of “Sant Bartomeu” Ferreries – Menorca
One of the singularities of this party is the sharing of candles among the residents of the town. It is carried out by the “cavallers” who participate in the “qualcada”.
Party of “Sant Climent” Sant Climent – Menorca
This party has already managed to be considered almost as a tradition: the collective and popular drenching that takes place on Monday of the party and where not the most careful and cautious get rid of the water that tankers and neighbors throw each other.
Party of “Sant Llorenç” Alaior – Menorca
The “caixers” and “cavallers” take part in their adorned horses, it is worth noting the singular and dazzling parade of floats that runs through the main streets of the city on the Sunday afternoon of the festival.
Party of “Sant Gaietà” Llucmaçanes – Menorca
Pertaining to the municipal term of Maó, in the historical nucleus of population of Llucmaçanes, the celebrations patron saints are celebrated during the first weekend of August.
Party of “Sant Cristòfol” Es Migjorn Gran – Menorca
The small interior town abandons its usual tranquility to fill with music and fun, is especially remarkable the festive show, with samba included, that assembles the excellent music band of the population.
Party of “Sant Antoni” Fornells – Menorca
During those two days a cavalcade (qualified) of horses is organized as in the rest of towns of the island. In the port of fishermen, with the blue of the sea in the background, it sneaks between the horses and the crowd that surrounds them.
Party of “Sant Jaume” Es Castell – Menorca
Es Castell is celebrated during the days 24, 25 and 26 of July the Festivities of Sant Jaume, patron of the town. The City Council program a wide and varied range of events to celebrate these festivities.
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