Levante Cup Festivities fun

ON Saturday, June 10, Vera will experience the big day of its patron saint’s festivities, with a mass and subsequent procession of praise of the Virgen de las Angustias, followed by its popular festival in the Plaza Mayor.

The festivities in honour of the Patron Saint of Vera will be held from June 8 to 11.

The mayor of Vera, Alfonso Garcia Ramos, confirmed: “The festivities of the Patron Saint are one of the most beautiful times of the year. Vera is filled with joy and activities from a wide and varied programme.

“The festivities which have taken place for a decade make our town the epicentre of celebration of the whole province, thousands of people will visit us to enjoy our town and our festivities.”

The councillor for Festivities, Amparo Garcia said: “The town hall will once again set up the balcony, façade and shop window beautification competition, the song and music competition for our patron saint during the procession and the women’s basketball tournament.”

FOOTBALL fans will be delighted to hear that HuercalOvera is once again hosting the Levante Cup this year.

The mayor, Domingo Fernandez, confirmed: “HuercalOvera is once again hosting the Levante Cup after last year’s good experience. Sport is fundamental for the development of our children and young people and that is why we continue to promote training and events in different sporting disciplines.

“The Levante Cup is a benchmark in the national calendar of competitions with big clubs including top clubs, Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, Atletico de