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The parade of floats and bands and the solemn procession of the patron saint Our Lady of the Rosary were the biggest events of this past weekend in the programming of the festivity of La Algaida in its biggest weekend.
The late Saturday night, about 20 clubs divided into and floats to the delight of the nearly 2,000 people who packed the central streets and avenues of the hamlet.
A total of 300 participants, according to the organization, made up the parade that lasted well into the night.
The main prizes for the best costumes were for 'the Dude Live' which won the first one and the amount of 200 euros, 'The Vedettes' were the second prize and 150 euros, and the third went to 'The Discobolos' , with 100 euros.
As the procession of the patron saint, Sunday night, a spokesman for the Brotherhood of Our Lady of the Rosary, "the algaideras algaideros and involved more than any year since the Virgin accompanied more than a thousand people, penitents, and alumbrantes blanket promises. "
The procession traveled almost the entire hamlet, about four hours of courtship, and was chaired by the Mayor, Patricia Fernandez Lopez, and Mayor-Pedáneo Andres Luna.
They were also leading the throne of the Queens section of the Festival 2012 and the whole of Celebration Commission and other civil authorities.
After completion and entry to their parish church, Our Lady of the Rosary, was honored with an impressive fireworks castle.
The festivities continue this afternoon with gachasmigas in the Dead River Canal and the ribbon race bike.
Tomorrow, another traditional events: the azulete.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Archena
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