Mallorca's Inca plans bonfires and a night fire parade
Mallorca’s town of Inca lights two bonfires on Saturday: a fire parade follows through the town centre from 23.00. The events mark Santa Maria la Major, the town’s co-patron saint, Inca Town Council says.
Saturday’s bonfires and fire parade
The day begins with Vermut Fest on Plaça del Mercat, with activities for children and adults. At 19.00, children can get to know the fire parade, known locally as a correfoc, at an event called Inc’Fernet.
An afternoon service at the church of Santa Maria la Major comes before the bonfires. The Dimonis d’Inca, accompanied by the Xeremiers, light the Santa Maria la Major bonfire at 20.30. Another burns on Plaça del Bestiar, where Revetlers des Puig d’Inca perform a dance.
From 23.00, the Dimonis de Foc d’Inca organise the correfoc through the centre, with other Dimonis taking part. Batucada group Fieres d’Inca provides the rhythm.
Sunday’s service and dancing
Sunday’s main celebration starts with a service for Santa Maria la Major at 12.00. The Cossiers d’Inca perform their traditional dance, while Unión Musical Inquera plays the co-patron saint’s hymn. Afterwards, Derby Mallorca releases doves.
At the same time, a gathering of giants takes place on Plaça de Santa Maria la Major. The groups then dance on Plaça d’Espanya at 12.30.
Source: Europa Press / Mallorca.com