{"id":312733,"date":"2025-10-16T09:59:42","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T07:59:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alicanteturismo.com\/events\/night-of-candles-in-the-santa-cruz-neighborhood\/"},"modified":"2025-10-16T09:59:42","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T07:59:42","slug":"night-of-candles-in-the-santa-cruz-neighborhood","status":"publish","type":"mec-events","link":"https:\/\/dev.alicanteturismo.com\/de\/events\/night-of-candles-in-the-santa-cruz-neighborhood\/","title":{"rendered":"Night of Candles in the Santa Cruz neighborhood"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-olk-copy-source=\"\u2018MessageBody\u2019\">\n<p data-start=\"\u2018428\u2019\" data-end=\"\u2018848\u2019\">The iconic <strong data-start=\"\u201c443\u201d\" data-end=\"\u2018479\u2019\">Santa Cruz neighbourhood in Alicante<\/strong> will experience a magical night on <strong data-start=\"\u2018498\u2019\" data-end=\"\u2018522\u2019\">Saturday 18 October<\/strong> with the celebration of <strong data-start=\"\u201c586\u201d\" data-end=\"\u2018608\u2019\">Candle Night<\/strong>, one of the most eagerly awaited events of the autumn in Alicante. Starting at <strong data-start=\"\u2018681\u2019\" data-end=\"\u2018696\u2019\">8:00 p.m., thousands of candles will light up its streets, balconies and corners, creating a trail of light, tradition and beauty that attracts numerous visitors every year.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"\u2018850\u2019\" data-end=\"\u20181087\u2019\">The event offers a <strong data-start=\"\u201c871\u201d\" data-end=\"\u2018950\u2019\">unique fusion of lighting, music, customs and popular spirituality<\/strong>, transforming the heart of the old town into a unique setting where history and devotion intertwine with art and emotion.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"\u20181089\u2019\" data-end=\"\u20181114\u2019\"><strong data-start=\"\u201c1093\u201d\" data-end=\"\u20181114\u2019\">Programme of events<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"\u20181116\u2019\" data-end=\"\u20181538\u2019\">\n<li data-start=\"\u20181116\u2019\" data-end=\"\u20181205\u2019\">\n<p data-start=\"\u20181118\u2019\" data-end=\"\u20181205\u2019\"><strong data-start=\"\u20181118\u2019\" data-end=\"\u20181130\u2019\">7:45 p.m.<\/strong> Opening ceremony by the <strong data-start=\"\u201c1163\u201d\" data-end=\"\u20181202\u2019\">queens of the Santa Cruz festivities<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"\u20181206\u2019\" data-end=\"\u20181294\u2019\">\n<p data-start=\"\u20181208\u2019\" data-end=\"\u20181294\u2019\"><strong data-start=\"\u20181208\u2019\" data-end=\"\u20181220\u2019\">8:00 p.m.<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"\u201c1221\u201d\" data-end=\"\u20181247\u2019\">Lighting of the candles<\/strong> and official start of Candle Night.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"\u20181295\u2019\" data-end=\"\u20181538\u2019\">\n<p data-start=\"\u20181297\u2019\" data-end=\"\u20181326\u2019\"><strong data-start=\"\u201c1297\u201d\" data-end=\"\u20181324\u2019\">Throughout the evening:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"\u20181329\u2019\" data-end=\"\u20181538\u2019\">\n<li data-start=\"\u20181329\u2019\" data-end=\"\u20181382\u2019\">\n<p data-start=\"\u20181331\u2019\" data-end=\"\u20181382\u2019\">Live music at various locations throughout the neighbourhood.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"\u20181385\u2019\" data-end=\"\u20181456\u2019\">\n<p data-start=\"\u20181387\u2019\" data-end=\"\u20181456\u2019\">Exhibition of the <strong data-start=\"\u201c1404\u201d\" data-end=\"\u20181422\u2019\">flower cross<\/strong>, a symbol of local tradition.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"\u20181459\u2019\" data-end=\"\u20181538\u2019\">\n<p data-start=\"\u20181461\u2019\" data-end=\"\u20181538\u2019\"><strong data-start=\"\u201c1461\u201d\" data-end=\"\u20181488\u2019\">Hermitage of the Holy Cross<\/strong> open to the public for visits and contemplation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"\u20181540\u2019\" data-end=\"\u20181729\u2019\">The event invites you to stroll leisurely through the steep, decorated streets of the neighbourhood, enjoying the intimate atmosphere and charm of the Alicante night under the glow of the flames.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"\u20181731\u2019\" data-end=\"\u20182060\u2019\">The <strong data-start=\"\u20181734\u2019\" data-end=\"\u20181756\u2019\">Night of Candles<\/strong> is made possible by the <strong data-start=\"\u201c1790\u201d\" data-end=\"1817 \u2018&gt;Brotherhood of Santa Cruz, &lt;\/strong&gt;the &lt;strong data-start=\u20191822\u2018 data-end=\u20191859\u2018&gt;Santa Cruz Trust Foundation&lt;\/strong&gt;, the &lt;strong data-start=\u20191864\u2018 data-end=\u201c1892\u201d&gt;Alicante City Council&lt;\/strong&gt;, the &lt;strong data-start=\u20191897\">Traditional Festivals Committee<\/strong> and the <strong data-start=\"\u201c1940\u201d\" data-end=\"\u20181957\u2019\">Braceli Group<\/strong>, among other entities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The iconic Santa Cruz neighbourhood in Alicante will experience a magical night on Saturday 18 October with the celebration of Candle Night, one of the most eagerly awaited events of the autumn in Alicante. 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