January
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| Three Kings Parade Jan 5th |
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Come to Sitges and celebrate Christmas twice! During the day the families give presents and during the night the Kings come out and parade around the streets in colourful floats throwing sweets to all the children.
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| Sitges Half Marathon 15th February
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The Sitges half marathon is the yearly event for sporting lovers. In 2010 there were 2600 competitors, so what are you waiting for? Book that holiday and enrol now!
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February
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Sitges Carnival 6th - 13th February
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This is the biggest party of the year in Sitges with people flocking from miles around to join the fun. It is your chance to dress up and dance until the early hours of the morning. There are parades and shows make this Carnival definitely not one to be missed!
Parades on Sunday 10th and Tuesday 12th February!
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March
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Vintage Car Rally 1st - 3rd March
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This is your chance to see Vintage Cars from before 1924 parade along the Catalonia coast from Barcelona to Sitges. The winner of the race depends not only on the time taken, but also the vintage attire the drivers wear. After the race they will lay to rest in the Port Aiguadolc in Sitges where you can see them in their glory.
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Wedding Fair 22nd - 24th March
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If you are getting married this year in or around Sitges, this is definitely for you! A large collection of local Masias and Hotels will be attending the Fair, as well as lots of local suppliers, photographers, florists and much more! This will last Friday - Sunday on the Promenade near La Fragata.
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April
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Semana Santa 24th March - 1st April
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This is the equivalent of Easter in England, but with a Spanish twist! All the bars and clubs stay open extra so is a perfect time to party. Another extraordinary tradition is the sale ´Monos', similar to chocolate eggs. They come in all varieties and sizes and are more of a cake than an egg!
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Sant Jordi April 23rd
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La Diada de Sant Jordi is celebrated throughout Catalonia as well as in Sitges. It is a traditional festival here and includes the exchange of gifts between loved ones. It is traditional for the women to be given roses and the men books. The paseo in Sitges will the full of book and flower stalls for everyone to enjoy. There are also many more activities in Barcelona, including stalls on the Rambla and traditional Sardana dancing in Plaza Sant Jaume.
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May
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Sitges Green Sound May - July
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Starting May 5th, you can enjoy Live Music every Saturday at the Port Aigudolc. The music ranges from the Blues, Popular Song, Classical, Classical opera and vocal, Country, Folk, Jazz, Latin, Reggae, Salsa, Samba, Soul, Swing, Tango and more! Over the years this has become a much welcomed event in Sitges, due to the huge range of talent it has attracted. It kicks off with a reggae band called ´Roe Green & Txipiaite´.
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| Triathlon Sprint May 5th |
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This is for the fittest of the fit! It starts with a 750m swim, followed by a 20km bike ride and finishes with a 5km run! Sign up with Club Natació Sitges today, and get training!
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June
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Corpus Christi June 1st - 9th
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Corpus Christi is a Catholic celebration honoured in many Spanish towns, and Sitges is no exception. Every year there are religious processions through the streets combined with religious ceremonies in all of the beautiful churches. One of the main attractions to this festival is the flowers. The flowers are strewn throughout the streets and act as a stunning blanket. The best day to see the flowers is Sunday 2nd June.
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Sitges Gay Pride June 13th - 17th
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| After the success of last year, Gay Pride is going to be held in Sitges again and it´s
guaranteed to be full of mayhem and mischief. There is a packed
schedule for all to enjoy. The Main Parade is held on Saturday 15th
July and will surely be exciting and fun. It starts at 6pm and
continues until late in the night. The other main events include Mr Gay
Pride and Miss Drag Queen Sitges, and other events include Girls Night
Out, Beach Fashion Show and the Party on the Promenade which takes place
every evening from 5.30pm. With music, sporting events and 25 bars
included in the line-up, this is an event not to be missed!
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San Joan June 23rd
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San Joan is a pagan festival celebrated on the 23rd June, the shortest night of the year, the Summer Solstice. It means triumph of light over dark, and the ritual has continued over time. Now, the celebration consists of fireworks on the beach and in the town, many parties and bonfires. It is a great night out, full of Spanish culture and parties!
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July
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| Timbalada July TBC |
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This year will be the 8th Edition of the Timbalada. The promenade is filled with percussion groups and hundreds of spectators! It is normally limited to 40 groups, so if you are interested in participating, register soon!
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Tango Dancers July 17th - 21st
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This is the International Tango Festival where dancers from around the globe come to show Sitges what they can do. There are teachers on hand to teach you the tango, from beginners to pros. There are also spectacular shows to be seen. This is one dancing festival to see!
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Sitges Chess Open July 22nd - 30th
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This is the 39th International Chess Open to be held in Sitges. The tournament is organized by the Penya d’Escacs Casino Prado Suburense and Hotels & Apartaments Sunway Playa Golf. They use the FIDE Swiss System and the winner will have to go through 9 rounds in 2 groups to be crowned the champion!
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Midnight Concerts July/August
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This is the second year of the midnight concerts in Sitges and it is definitely one to see. Under the midnight skies and the stars, orchestras and more will be playing though the night in some of the most spectacular settings. Can you find anything more romantic?
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August
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| Summer Swimming Crossing August 4th
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This is an open water swimming competition and is the 64th in Sitges! Keep posted for more information!
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| Festival of our lady Vinyet August 5th
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In the Vinyet area, the statue of the Virgin Mary is paraded around the streets.
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Festa Mayor August 21st - 27th
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This is the celebration of the patron saint, Sant Bartolomeu. The 23rd August is the most important day as it includes all the main events. The most anticipated event is the firework display in the evening at 11pm. The beaches are full of people and boats from all around moor up for the evening to see the spectacular show. The show lasts for nearly 30 minutes and is one of the most intense displays you have seen. The Castellers also play a large part in the celebration– these are human towers and can reach up to 6-people tall! A child is always found at the top of the tower, which can stand for seconds or minutes.
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September
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Sitges Wine Festival September TBC
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This is the 52nd grape harvest festival. Every year it is dedicated to a different region in the Penedes area and members of the Torres family are also present along with other important personalities. The festival is celebrated in the middle of the grape harvest season for the Penedes region. Events include grape treading, dancing, gourmet food tasting and of course, wine tasting!
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Santa Tecla September 22nd - 23rd
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Santa Tecla is the patron saint of Sitges. It is a smaller version of the Festa Major, but still with stunning fireworks. Again the Castellers, human towers, will be performing. This Sant is celebrated throughout Tarragona but most people watch the finale in Sitges, so be prepared for crowded, bustling streets.
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October
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Sitges Film Festival October 11th - 20th
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The Sitges Film Festival was first launched in 1968 and it is now the leading festival for Fantasy and Horror Movies. There are 10 days full of old and new films, as well as the directors, actors and producers, even including Quentin Tarantino, Anthony Hopkins and Cameron Diaz. The films are shown in all the cinemas in Sitges, including the vast Melia Auditorium.
For more information please follow this link http://sitgesfilmfestival.com/eng
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