Benidorm has cancelled its November fiestas in 2020.

Instead of the usual parades, floats and entertainment – including the annual Fancy Dress Party – just two religious mass ceremonies will be celebrated.

The ceremonies will be held on 8th and 9th of November in honour of Benidorm’s patron, the Virgin of the Shipwreck.

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Benidorm’s councillor for fiestas, Jesús Carrobles, said:

“Aside from these two ceremonies, the City Council will not authorise the celebration of events during the days in which the Major Patronal Festivities should be celebrated, nor will it authorise the opening of premises or festive venues.”

“We are convinced that the behaviour of the people of Benidorm will be exemplary.”

The councillor added a citizen security plan would be put in place to avoid ‘concentrations’ of people.

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What about the Fancy Dress Party?

Benidorm’s annual fancy dress party is a grass-roots event organised by the bars themselves, as well a Benidorm bar association.

There has been no clear intention to hold a COVID-19-safe party this year, and with Benidorm clamping down on gatherings it is unlikely one will happen.