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The Bonfires of Saint John (Spanish: Hogueras de San Juan, Valencian: Fogueres de Sant Joan)[1] are a traditional and popular festival celebrated in the city of Alicante, Spain, from 19 to 24 June.[2] The celebration ultimately stems from a tradition of bonfires for Saint John's Eve that can be found in many places, among them the Mediterranean coast of Spain, especially Catalonia and the Valencian Community; in Alicante, it's the official and most important festivity in the city. It was officially declared as a Fiesta of International Tourist Interest[3] in 1983 and a Bien de Interés Cultural in 2014.[4]
- ^ "Hogueras de San Juan de Alicante, página oficial". Hogueras de San Juan de Alicante.
- ^ Federación de las Hogueras de San Juan. "Les Fogueres de Sant Joan". Archived from the original on 7 March 2016. Retrieved 27 April 2009.
- ^ BOE. "BOE nº269 de 10 de noviembre de 1983". Archived from the original on 23 November 2011. Retrieved 23 January 2015.
- ^ Diario Información (23 January 2015). "Las Hogueras son ya Bien de Interés Cultural". Retrieved 24 January 2015.