{"id":312732,"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\/fr\/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.<\/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>Brotherhood of Santa Cruz, <\/strong>the <strong data-start=\u20191822\u2018 data-end=\u20191859\u2018>Santa Cruz Trust Foundation<\/strong>, the <strong data-start=\u20191864\u2018 data-end=\u201c1892\u201d>Alicante City Council<\/strong>, the <strong data-start=\u20191897\" data-end=\u20181934\u2019>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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