Costa Calida Chronicle

This Thursday, August 2 the festivities begin with the procession  of San Cayetano which will depart from the Sanctuario de La Purísima and ends in the hamlet. At 7 pm, the said temple will host Mass in honour of the Saint, who will then be carried on the shoulders of the neighbours. This event has already become a popular tradition and the Mayor, Ginés Campillo, has invited participation from citizens in the municipality.

The festivities continue on Friday 3 August when, at 10 pm, Francisco Blaya Sáez, better known as "Titino", makes the opening speech of this year at the fairgrounds in Mazarrón which hosts the activities. Following this there will be held the coronation of the Queens of Festivals and a performance from "Duo Sabor Latino." During the evening there will be a raffle of gifts.

On Saturday August 4 also starting at 10 pm, it will be the turn of Ricky "El Andaluz Chico" who will be accompanied by his dancers. The music, seasoned with good humour, will continue in the hands of artist Frank Cano. That night, there will also be a large piñata with gifts, and a “migas” contest with the Festival Committee providing the flour and oil.

On Sunday August 5 the festivities end this year with a contest at the scrum pitch scheduled for 9 pm. An hour later there will be the performance of the Mazarroneros "Los Luisos" , Another piñata with gifts will put an end to the festivities of this year's Fiesta.