Music, parade formations and flowing costumes transform Alcoy's streets during its celebrations honouring Saint George. Arriving with an understanding of the events helps you enjoy more than a parade: a collective tradition at the heart of local life.
Three days, three different experiences
The festival trilogy distinguishes the day of the Entradas, the day dedicated to Saint George and the Alardo. Parades, religious observances and festive enactments have different rhythms. Decide which interests you and check its specific route, rather than trying to follow every event in a single day.
Book your trip around the right calendar
The council places the trilogy between April and May, depending on Easter. Do not assume it always falls on identical dates. Confirm accommodation, return travel and the arrangements for any seats you want to reserve. Choose a meeting point away from the main parade route before you arrive.
Enjoy the pauses between events
Leave time to explore the centre and have a meal without turning the day into a race. At events involving ceremonial gunfire, follow announcements and stay in the areas designated for spectators. If someone in your party is sensitive to noise, choose times and positions with an easy way out.
Before your visit.
Are the Entradas and the Alardo the same event?
No. They belong to different days of the trilogy. Check the council's programme to choose the kind of event you want to see and understand its arrangements.
Can I arrive just before the parade?
Allow time to park or arrive by public transport and reach your viewing position. Check that day's closures and access arrangements; familiar routes can change during the festival.
Check the official sources.
Before travelling, check current notices, access arrangements, reservations and programmes with these sources.
- Ayuntamiento de Alcoy · Fiestas de Moros y Cristianos ↗
- Ministerio de Cultura · Patrimonio cultural inmaterial: Moros y Cristianos de Alcoy ↗
