It is a wide and varied program in which activities of all kinds and designed for all ages and tastes will populate the streets and squares of the City of the Sun. In addition, will continue to promote the model of Fair Day, which was promoted the previous year with such success
The Mayor of Lorca, Fulgencio Gil, presented this morning the program of the Fair and Festivals of Lorca 2017, which can be consulted in detail on the municipal website lorca.es (www.lorca.es/fiestas/fiestas.asp?id = 2147).
The events begin this Friday and include almost a hundred activities, which will take place until Sunday 24 of this month, taking place as the whole city and its neighborhoods.
Fulgencio Gil has indicated that "for months we have worked hard to compose a broad and varied program in which activities of all kinds populate the streets and squares of the City of the Sun. This will be the Music, Gastronomy and almost 40 concerts, activities for children and adults and all the facilities so that the Fair, Day or Night, is a meeting point inescapable for Lorca, Murcia and visitors.
The Mayor of Lorca explained that "the programming for this Fair 2017 is very broad, and among all the acts that are going to be performed, it is worth mentioning some musical performances with which we will receive stars from the national and international scene as India Martínez, Melendi, Men G, which will take place in the parking lot of the Hotel Jardines de Lorca, and El Kanka and Raimundo Amador, SIDECARS, Miss Caffeina or the Fiesta del Sol, which will be held in the Feria de la Rueda. again, we will be able to enjoy several musical cycles such as the "Sounds of the Palace", which will take place in the Guevara Palace and its garden with different concerts of the students and teachers of the Conservatory, the Municipal Band of Music and recognized lorquino and Andalusian cantaores thanks to the collaboration of Peña Flamenca "Ciudad del Sol" ".
Gil added that "we will also have activities for children as musical shows as" La banda de Mireia "and theater. We will have the Children's Club with inflatable castles, giant games, human table football or the visit of animated characters, as well as service Daycare for children from 3 to 6 years of age to have fun while their parents enjoy the Day Fair. The nursery and children's club are completely free of charge On Sunday 24 there will be a children's confinement that will go to the Plaza de España, thanks to the collaboration of the Club Taurino de Lorca ".
The Mayor said that "the elders will also participate in the Fair with the Gala del Mayor and the cycle" Music at home ", by the Municipal Music Band, which will take performances to the residences of the city.
Fulgencio Gil explained that "among the cultural activities to be developed it is possible to highlight the guided tours of the city to know the four stately houses of Lorca or the guided visit to the Sacred Cave Room of the Archaeological Museum, The exhibition "Portraits of Pop-Art" by the students of the Municipal School of Plastic Arts will be held in October. In addition, from Thursday 21 September, the Craft Fair will be open, as a commercial activity par excellence in city ​​of Lorca ".
The Mayor of Lorca has indicated that "on Sunday, September 17 will be the transfer in procession of Santa Maria la Real de las Huertas to the Collegiate Church of San Patricio and the following Sunday his return to the Sanctuary Patronal.It is noteworthy that during these 10 days we will also have the exhibition of couplings, carriages and caballerias, the V edition of the concentration of classic vehicles "Feria de Lorca", Folklore in the Fair of Choirs and Dances Virgen de las Huertas and "Come and dance with us" of Choirs and Dances of Lorca, as well as the Tudmir Pact Parade, and again we have the Marathon of Cinema at the War Theater, where four British comedies will be screened.The fair program ends in the Plaza de España with the best humor of the hand of Santi Millán and Javi Sancho, with the presentation of his comedy show "We are better than ever" ".
It is worth mentioning the proposals located in the Huerto de la Rueda: different attractions, live concerts, deejays and chiringuitos to taste the typical Lorca dishes and make this space the festive heart of our municipality.
The Day Fair, an assured success
Gil emphasized that "from the Town Hall we are going to promote the new model of Fair of Day, which was promoted the previous year with so much success.The aim is to make the festival compatible with the rest of the neighbors without damaging the image of the center of our city The Fair of Noon in the town will be held from 13 to 19 hours every day, with special emphasis on weekends and Thursday and Friday, when the cycle "Live music" will take place. live music in different locations of the city: Plaza de Calderón, Lorca Plaza, Plaza de España or Plaza de San Vicente, while enjoying the local gastronomy.In addition, the opening of the Market of the Sun will suppose an accolade to this great Day Fair ".
The First Edil has encouraged "all Lorca and visitors to enjoy our parties, as it will be a varied Fair, for all ages and tastes, loaded with music and gastronomy, for friends and families. in the showcase from which to contemplate Lorca and his festive capacity.This program is the result of a dense work in common, since we have had the participation of groups, cultural associations, social organizations and organizations that have contributed their effort to conform this vast agenda, as well as the sponsors and collaborators involved in making the Fair a success. "
Source: Ayuntamiento de Lorca