OFFICIAL PROGRAMME of the events to be held during our Town Festival from the 23rd of July to the 1st of August 2015 Thursday 23 July
At 4 pm in the Sports Pavilion, indoor football for girls and boys in the Benjamín, Alevín and Infantil categories. Registration half an hour before the activity begins.
At 6 pm in Carles III Square, "Pot Breaking" for Kids. Registration half an hour before the activity begins.
At 8 pm. Arrival of the “capllaçat” bulls (with long ropes tied to their horns) opposite the Town Hall, followed by a music parade through the streets. At 9 pm. Rhythmic gymnastics exhibition in Garbí Park. At 9 pm in El Cóc Square, performance by the students of the JAS Dance School. At 10 pm in Lo Xibec bar (at the boardwalk) country dance demonstration for all those interested. At 10.30 pm. Fire performance by the "Diabmonis" Devil Dancers from La Ràpita at Carles III Square. All participants in the event are advised to take suitable measures to protect themselves and the public and private property along the route. Please read the safety instructions on the back of the programme.
At midnight in the Festival Area Square, « Partinando 2015 », with 60s, 70s, 80, 90s hits and top songs of 2000, summer hits, and the performance of Mr Dj Fernando García, along with go-go dancers, winged robots, and a dance company with playback shows of the best singers of the 80s
Friday 24 July At 12.05 pm. “Bou embolat” bull running through the specially prepared streets. At 6 am. "Manyanita" dawn serenade at Bar Pepet. At 7 am. Departure from the roundabout in Carles III Square of the first “bou embolat” bull running through the town’s streets. Route: Carles III Square roundabout, Constancia St, Sant Isisdre St, Constitució and Jacint Verdaguer Avs, Candelaria Espanyol, Barcelona and Sant Isidre Sts, Constitució Av, Gorria St, Carles III Square, Constancia and Sant Isidre Sts, and Constitució Av. Vehicle owners are recommended not to park along the bull running route.
At 7.50 am. Departure from Constitució and Jacint Verdaguer Avenues of the second “bou embolat” bull running through the town’s streets.
Route: Jacint Verdaguer Av, Catalunya, Pare Castro, Gorria St, Carlos III Square, Constància, Sant Isidre and Aurora Sts, Aurora Passage (next to church), Arsenal, Mare de Déu de Montserrat Squar, Jesus and Bisbe Aznar St. Vehicle owners are recommended not to park along the bull running route.
At 11 am in the port, Festival of the Sea with “greasy pole”, etc. Note. Prior registration is obligatory to take part in the activities (greasy pole, etc.). You can register up to 10.30 am on the same day.
At 12 pm. Procession of “giants” and “big heads” with flageolet players. At 1 pm. Official town festival inauguration at the Town Hall, with the traditional rockets, sweets and bell ringing. At 6 pm in the Town Hall, inauguration and prize-giving of the "In Memoriam Ramon Juan (Garrofero)" drawing competition exhibition. At 6 pm in the Casa del Mar, choral singing. At 6 pm. Music parade by the Agrupació Musical Rapitenca Band. At 7 pm. Music parade by the Sant Carles Bugle and Drum Band. At 10.30 pm in El Cóc Square, festival inauguration speech by the Rapitenc Ms Vanessa Balagué Añó. ___________________. Followed by the proclamation of the 2015 Festival Heiress and Queen, the presentation of their Maids of Honour and a performance by the Rondalla Rapitenca. The ceremony will be presented by Núria Subirats. Following the speeches, there will be a firework display in Carles III Square, opposite the Parish Church. At 12.15 am in the Fair Pavilion square, dance in honour of the Festival Queen, the “Heiress” and their Maids of Honour to the music of LA DAMA.
Saturday 25 July At 12 pm 1st « correbar » La Ràpita (going from one bar to the other having drinks all together). Music parade by La Ràpita Batukada with the following route : 18 Gorria St, Carles III Square, Sant Joaquim St, Fundadors, Constancia, and 110 Sant Isidre St. At 6.30 pm. Offering of flowers and fruit at Constitution Av on the corner of 12 d’Octubre St. At 7 pm. Offering of flowers and fruit in the Holy Trinity Parish Church.
After the offering, Holy Mass will be said with the participation of the Orfeón Pau Casals. At 10 pm in the Skating Rink, exhibition by the Sant Carles Bugle and Drum Band. At 10.30 pm in El Cóc Square, the 33rd Festival of Rondalles (Serenaders). (*) At 11.45 pm in the Fair Pavilion square, dance to the music of TARANTELA.
Sunday 26 July At 10 am in the Fair Pavilion (Els Alfacs Av.), the 19th Gathering of the Montsià Bobbin Lace Makers. At 10 pm. At the Sports Pavilion, Terres de l’Ebre Festes La Ràpita 2015 Mini handball Tournament. At 10 pm. On the Garbí Park beach, Muletes Boat Race (typical boat of Terres de l’Ebre). At 11 pm in El Cóc Square, the 3rd Gathering of Human Towers Groups in La Ràpita. At 12 pm. At 73 Bisbe Aznar St (Skating Rink), flamenco demonstration. At 6 pm. Assembly on the corners of Constitució Av, 12 d’Octubre and Jacint Verdaguer Streets for the parade of floats and the "Coso Iris". At 11.45 pm in the Fair Pavilion square, variety show: “Yo también llevo coleta” (“I also wear my hair in a ponytail”) by the Luís Pardos Theatre Company.
Monday 27 July From 10 am to 1 pm in the Municipal Swimming Pool. Inflatable water attractions for children aged between 5 and 14. The children must be able to swim. Price 1.00 € per child.
At 11.30 am. Inauguration of the handicraft exhibition in the Casal Municipal del Jubilat.
At 11.30 am. Music parade by the Agrupació Musical Rapitenca Band.
At 12 pm in the Casal Municipal del Jubilat, gymnastics demonstration and choral singing.
At 12 pm at the Garbeach area (Garbí Park), Paellas Making Competition, addressed to groups of friends between 18 and 40. (Please read the terms and conditions on the back of the programme.)
At 12.30 pm. Traditional entrance of the bulls through the specially prepared streets (bulls from the Fernando Mansilla Ranch, Torreblanca, Castelló). At 6 pm in the Serramar Tennis Club, Presidente Tennis Open 2015. Classifying Stage. At 6 pm in the Cafeteria Lluc (127, St. Isidre Street), Town Festival Darts Championship. At 6.30 pm. In the bullring, Festes Majors 2015 t-shirt competition. (Groups can sign up until 23rd July.) At 6.30 pm. Handing over of the keys to the pens for the official opening of the La Ràpita town festival bull running. At 6.35 pm. Bulls in the specially prepared area. At 7 pm in the Johnny Montañes Sports Centre, the 8th “Badia dels Alfacs" Paddle Tennis Open. At 7.30 pm in the Johnny Montañes Sports Centre, the 12th “Ciutat de la Ràpita” Tennis Open. At 8 pm in Garbí Park, Sh’bam and Body Combat Demonstration. At 10 pm in Garbí Park, gymnastics exhibition. At 10.30 pm in the specially prepared area, “bou embolat” (bull with flaming horns). At 10.30 pm in El Cóc Square, “havaneres” (traditional seafaring songs) sung by the Orfeón Pau Casals, with hot rum toddy for everybody. At 11.45 pm in the Fair Pavilion square, dance to the music of ÀGORA. At 1 am, on the road to the Municipal Swimming Pool, CARPA JOVE (Youth Marquee). Local music groups: B-sos, Equus and Axis of fear.
Tuesday 28 July Join us for the Children’s Day organised by Amics dels Lleure. Those wishing to take part should register in advance by sending an email to amicsdellleure@gmail.com or going to the Casal Cultural del Maset one week before 23 July, 9 am to 1 pm.
At 10 am. Children’s bike ride. Popular bike ride for children throughout the town. Children between 1 and 12 -on their own or with their parents- will enjoy having an outdoor sport morning and will have a wonderful time. At 11 am in the Fair Pavillion, the 2nd CHILDREN’S BICYCLE RACE WITH RIBBONS. At 11 am. Mussels for everybody in 12 d’Octubre St (Sindicat), organised by La Peña Alfacs. (*) Ticket price 1.00 €. On sale at the Town Hall during office hours. Please note that each person has to bring their own plate.
At 11 am in Sant Isidre St, the 11th Waiters’ Race. From 9 am until the end of the race, Sant Isidre St (between the Catalunya Av roundabout and Constitution Av) will be closed to traffic.
At 12 pm. Foam party for children. Foam dance party, music, row, and fun for the little ones. Ages between 1 and 12. At 12.30 pm. Traditional entrance of the bulls through the specially prepared streets. At 2 pm in the Fair Pavilion, Lunch for Kids. They will have fun, with music and bouncy castles. At 4.30 pm on the Garbí Park beach sea.
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At 5 pm. Pizza Competition at the Residencia l’Onada. Note. Pizzas should be brought ready made from home. A jury will pick the winners.
At 6 pm in the Serramar Tennis Club, Presidente Tennis Open 2015. Classifying Rounds. At 6 pm in the Serramar Tennis Club, Town Festival Mixed Paddle Tennis Open 2015. Classifying Rounds. At 6.30 pm. Bulls in the specially prepared area. Untamed bulls will be released. At 7 pm in the Johnny Montañes Sports Centre, the 8th “Badia dels Alfacs” Paddle Tennis Open. At 7.30 pm in the Johnny Montañes Sports Centre, the 12th “Ciutat de la Ràpita" Tennis Open. At 8.30 pm. Dramatised Guided Tour “Monks, Pirates and Colonists in La Ràpita” (Xip-Xap Theatre Company), throughout the most emblematic places in our town. At 9.30 p. Music parade by the Agrupació Musical Rapitenca Band.
At 10 pm in El Cóc Square, country dance demonstration for all those interested. At 10.30 pm in the specially prepared area, 2 “embolat” bulls. At 11 pm. Departure from the Town Hall of the Festival Queens and Maids of Honour from 1969 and 1985, accompanied by the Agrupació Musical Rapitenca Band. At 11 pm in the Fair Pavilion square, homage to the Festival Queens and Maids of Honour and NUEVA ALASKA orchestra’s concert. The ceremony will be presented by Hernán Subirats. At 1 am, on the road to the Municipal Swimming Pool, CARPA JOVE (Youth Marquee), with Deejay Sounds Grup. There will be a disguised groups’ competition. Come and join us, disguise yourself and win the prize for the best disguised group. For more information and to sign up, amicsdellleure@hotmail.com or call 660 889 266.
Wednesday 29 July At 11 am. In the Casal Municipal del Jubilat, Awards Ceremony for the guinyot, buti, domino, billiards, skittles, pétanque and siset competitions. (*) At 11.30 pm in Carles III Square, Puppet Workshop. At 12.30 pm. Traditional entrance of the bulls through the previously prepared streets. At 2 pm in the Fair Pavilion, stew for everybody. Ticket price 2.00 €. On sale at the Town Hall during office hours.
Please remember that everybody has to bring their own plate, glass and cutlery and that only one portion per ticket will be served. From 5 pm to 9 pm. 33 YEARS OF MORRA IN LA RÀPITA. Town Festival Morra Championship in the Fair Pavilion, At 6 pm in the Serramar Tennis Club, Presidente Tennis Open 2015. Classifying Rounds. At 6 pm in the Serramar Tennis Club, Town Festival Mixed Paddle Tennis Open 2015. Classifying Rounds. At 6 pm in the Cafeteria Lluc (127, St. Isidre Street), Town Festival Darts Championship. Doubles. At 6.30 pm. Bulls in the specially prepared area.
At 7 pm in the Johnny Montañes Sports Centre, the 8th “Badia dels Alfacs” Paddle Tennis Open. At 7.30 pm in the Johnny Montañes Sports Centre, the 12th “Ciutat de la Ràpita” Tennis Open. At 10 pm opposite L'Eixam Cafeteria (96, St. Isidre Street), exhibition of the vehicles participating in the 10th Crazy Car Race.
At 10 pm in the specially prepared area, “embolat” bull. At 10 pm. Concert by the Banda Simfònica de Reus and by the Agrupació Musical Rapitenca Band in El Cóc Square. At 10.30 pm in the specially prepared area, “embolat” cow. At 10.30 pm. 10th Crazy Car Race. Route: Catalunya Av, Sant Isidre St, Constitució Av, Gorria St, Comte Montemolín, Covent and Constitució Av (Ventall Freddy). During the race traffic will be diverted along alternative routes. And after this, you can continue partying at Eixam in the 2nd Street Music Festival! At 11.45 pm in Carles III Square, dance to the music of DREAMS BAND. At 1 am, on the road to the Municipal Swimming Pool, CARPA JOVE (Youth Marquee), withC&C Dj’s (Carme Calvet and Claudia Giménez), Moreno Ros Dj and Ferran Melià Dj.
Thursday 30 July All the rides and stalls in the funfair will cost 1.50 € during today. At 11.30 am in the Fair Pavilion, 48th HOMAGE TO THE ELDERLY. At 12.30 pm. Traditional entrance of the bulls through the previously prepared streets. At 2 pm. During the fraternal lunch, the trophies for the billiards, skittles, pétanque and men’s and women’s cards competitions will be presented. (*) At 4.30 pm in Lluís Companys Square, the 4th “Agustí Lin Memorial” Open Chess Tournament. Inscriptions half an hour before the competition starts.
At 5 pm. The Petit Comitè Cultural Association presents “We Are Not DJs” in Garbí Park (Punt de Trobada-Meeting Point). Twelve hours of uninterrupted music with twelve different guests with one thing in common: a passion for music far from the crowds. At 5pm. on the road to the Municipal Swimming Pool, CARPA JOVE: Holi Party From 5 pm to 9 pm. 33 YEARS OF MORRA IN LA RÀPITA. Finals of the Town Festival Morra Championship in the Fair Pavilion. At 6 pm in the Serramar Tennis Club, Presidente Tennis Open 2015. Classifying Rounds. At 6 pm in the Serramar Tennis Club, Town Festival Mixed Paddle Tennis Open 2015. Classifying Rounds. At 6.30 pm. Bulls in the specially prepared area At 7 pm in the Johnny Montañes Sports Centre, the 8th “Badia dels Alfacs” Paddle Tennis Open. At 7.30 pm in the Johnny Montañes Sports Centre, 12th “Ciutat de la Ràpita" Tennis Open. At 10 pm in the Skating Rink, demonstration by the Els Alfacs Twirling Club. At 10 pm in El Cóc Square, dancing demonstration. At 10 pm in the specially prepared area, “ cerril embolat” bull. At 10.30 pm in the specially prepared area, exhibition of “enfundada” cows. At 11.45 pm in the Fair Pavilion square, CHARITY NIGHT, and the performance of EUROPA orchestra. At 1 am, on the road to the Municipal Swimming Pool, CARPA JOVE (Youth Marquee),
Friday 31 July At 9.30 am. Sausages for everybody in the bullring, Ticket price 1.00 €. On sale at the Town Hall during office hours.
At 11 am in the old bullring (12 d’Octubre St), grand water throwing festival for children “aigua blaveta”. Note. Each participant has to bring their own bucket (with a plastic handle) and be dressed suitably for the festival. At 12.30 pm. Traditional entrance of the bulls through the previously prepared streets.
At 6 pm in the Serramar Tennis Club, Presidente Tennis Open 2015. Finals Rounds. At 6 pm in the Serramar Tennis Club, Town Festival Mixed Paddle Tennis Open 2015. Finals Rounds. At 6 pm. Afternoon snack for everybody at La Torreta. Ticket price 1.00 €. On sale at the Town Hall during office hours.
At 6 pm in the Johnny Montañes Sports Centre, fitness marathon. At 6.30 pm. Bulls in the specially prepared area At 7 pm in the Johnny Montañes Sports Centre, the 8th “Badia dels Alfacs” Paddle Tennis Open semifinals. At 7 pm in the Johnny Montañes Sports Centre, fitness marathon. At 7.30 pm in the Johnny Montañes Sports Centre, 12th “Ciutat de la Ràpita" Tennis Open semifinals At 8 pm in El Cóc Square, performance by the students of Gymdance Jump. At 8 pm in the Johnny Montañes Sports Centre, fitness marathon At 9 pm in the Johnny Montañes Sports Centre, fitness marathon At 9.30 pm in the Cafeteria l’Eixam, the 5th Town Festival Cards Open. Registration at L’Eixam up to 22 July or until all the places are filled. At 10.30 pm in the specially prepared area, “embolat” bull. At 11.45 pm in the Fair Pavilion square, dance to the music of MONTESOL. At 1 am, on the road to the Municipal Swimming Pool, CARPA JOVE (Youth Marquee). Concerts wih Pepet I Marieta, Arregaetown and Deejay Sounds Grup.
Saturday 1 August At 7.30 am. Departure from the corner of Constància and Sant Isidre Streets of the “encapçallat” bull through the town’s streets. Route: Constància St, Sant Isidre St, Constitució Av, Gorria St, Carles III Square, carrer Sant Josep, av Sagrat Cor, Doctor Ferran i Esports i carrer Sant Isidre. Vehicle owners are recommended not to park on the route to be taken by the bulls.
At 9.30 am, on the road to Poble Nou, next to Sant Carles Marina, start of the 35th INTER-PROVINCIAL HORSE HAULAGE ALONG THE SAND COMPETITION.
At 12 am in the Johnny Montañes Sports Centre, the 8th “Badia dels Alfacs” Paddle Tennis Open finals. At 12 am in Carles III Square (Bar Chim), classic motorcycles meeting. At 12 pm in the Fair Pavilion, dance, accompanied by a La Ràpita aperitif. Ticket price 1.00 €. On sale at the Town Hall during office hours.
At 12.30 pm. Traditional entrance of the bulls through the previously prepared streets. At 4 pm in the Sports Pavilion, the 7th Streetball Mini-Basketball 3x3 Championship (ages 7 to 12). At 6 pm in the Sports Pavilion, the 11th Streetball 3x3 Championship Senior (ages 7 to 12). At 6.30 pm in the bullring, bullfighting demonstration. At 7.30 pm in the Johnny Montañes Sports Centre, the 12th “Ciutat de la Ràpita” Tennis Open Finals. At 19.30 pm. Sardana dancing in El Cóc Square with the music of Cobla Principal Rapitenca. At midnight, Grand Firework Display on the Garbí Park beach. At 12.45 am in the Fair Pavilion square, dance to the music of CENTAURO. At 1 am, on the road to the Municipal Swimming Pool, CARPA JOVE (Youth Marquee), with Deejay Sounds Grup.
--------------Notes. The Festival Commission reserves the right to alter, modify or cancel any event in this programme. The Centre d’Ambulàncies Baix Ebre, S.L. will provide medical assistance at all events where it is necessary. The activities organised by the Associació Infantil i Juvenil Amics del Lleure on 28 July in the Fair Pavilion are aimed mainly at children aged between 3 and 14. When events are held in El Cóc Square it will be closed to traffic beforehand. You are therefore requested not to park there on event days. Residents of St. Sebastià, Constància, de la Cinta, de l'Àngel, Trav. Devesa, Calderón de la Barca, Trav. de l'Àngel and Migdia Streets are also reminded that on 24 July at five minutes past midnight a “bou embolat” will be held, and on 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 July and 1 August at 12.30 pm there will be an “entrance
of the bulls�. For this reason you are requested not to park any vehicles in the area blocked off by the barriers. Under Act 34 of 1 October 2010 passed by the Department of the Presidency of the Catalan Autonomous Regional Government, children under the age of 14 are not allowed to attend the events involving bulls. Participation is also prohibited to all those who exhibit a lack of suitable physical or mental condition. Attendance to any kind of event related to bulls is free and voluntary. We remind you the danger attached to your participation. On 23 July at 10.30 pm a fire-running procession will be held along the itinerary stated in the programme. For this reason the Festival Commission requests you to take the following safety measures: do not park vehicles in the street, keep doors and windows closed, lower blinds, protect shop windows and other glass and roll up awnings, do not hang out clothes or any other items such as flags, do not place any object that could obstruct the progress of the procession or the flow of pedestrians (flower pots, tables, chairs, etc.), do not throw any water until the music parade has passed.
Paellas Making Competition. Registration has to be previously done at Radio Rà pita, from 6 to 17 July. Groups taking part must be a minimum of 6 people and a maximum of 20. People using the paella pan must be at least 18. All groups will receive a present. A professional jury will choose the winning group. Winners will receive one ham and one cheese as award. The organizing entity will provide each group with one kg of rice for every 6 people, olive oil, salt and water. Participants must bring the rest of the ingredients. They must also bring portable stove, paella pan, butane, and kitchen tools (plates, cutlery, and glasses‌). The organizing entity does not take responsibility for the accidents that might happen during the event.