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Events in Sitges 2010
 Sitges Events 2010
 Three Kings Parade
3 Kings Day January 5th.
January 6th is when Christmas is traditionally celebrated in Spain, and of course, like everything else, they celebrate it in style in Sitges. A parade lead by the arrival of the 3 Kings sets off from Plaza Fragata in front of the church, the night before.
 Carnival
Carnival February 11th to 17th. Parades on February 14th & 16th.
For over 100 years, Sitges has been celebrating Carnival. Sitges goes crazy with activity. In fact, its often said that Sitges Carnival is the wildest pary on Earth, and certainly, if you've been to it, you'll know why. The two most important moments of Sitges Carnival are the Rua de la Disbauxa, or the Debauchery Parade, on Sunday night and the Rua de l‘Extermini, or Extermination Parade, on Tuesday night. Some forty-odd floats with more than 2,000 participants leave a jam-packed Sitges completely awe stricken. The Sitges Gay Carnival is on the 4 days before Sitges Carnival begins. It's a series of events including La noche rosa - Pink night, Noche de las mantillas - traditional Spanish head wear worn at weddings & funerals, Noche de las touristas - Tourists night & Noche de las viudas - Widows night. If you've never been, although it can be pretty cold, so bring a cardie, it's actually when Sitges is at it's busiest. All of the bars, restaurants, shops etc., open during carnival.
Photos of Carnival
 52nd. Barcelona to Sitges Vintage Car Rally
Barcelona to Sitges Vintage Car Rally March 21st.
Vintage cars travel along the old sea-side road from Barcelona to Sitges.
13:30 - Port d’Aiguadolç, Av.Balmins, Rafael Llopart, Jesús, Cap de la Vila, Parellades, Bonaire, Passeig de la Ribera.
Exhibition: Plaza de la Fragata.15:00 - 18:00.

In 1959, and thanks to the initiative of a group of Sitgetans united under Foment de Turisme de Sitges (Sitges Tourism Promotion), the Barcelona-Sitges International Vintage Car Rally was born.
The Barcelona-Sitges Vintage Car Rally is a concentration of privately-owned vehicles made before 1900 and up to 1924.
The competition winners are not just the fastest, but the ones with the most original automobiles and who also dress in accordance with the times of the car they are participating with.

Photos of the Vintage Car Rally

 2nd. Sitges to Monaco Car Rally
Sitges to Monaco Car Rally April 17th.
From 11am to 3pm, cars from makes like Bentley, Aston Martin, Lamborghini, Ferrari, Porsche, Maserati etc will congregate at Plaza Fragata to show themselves off before starting off on their trip via Sant Tropez to Monaco. There's expected to be at least 50 of the beauties participating.

 

 6th. Sitges International Bear Meeting
Sitges International Bear Meeting April 29th to May 2nd.
Excursions. Beach Picnic. Disco Parties. Happy Hours. Foam parties at sauna etc.
Web site
 58th. Corpus Cristi
Corpus Cristi June 6th.
They cover the streets of Sitges with flowers. ................................
 San Juan
San Juan June 23rd.
Midsummer in Catalonia is celebrated with a big bang, as fireworks fill the sky in a prelude to the national holiday of the Feast of John the Baptist. Each neighbourhood stages fireworks and all night bonfires are fueled by collections of old furniture, but the biggest celebration is at Monjuice in Barcelona, with a fabulous firework display and a colossal bonfire. It's well worth a trip to Barcelona for this one, to watch the fireworks, then go on to the biggest gay beach party of the year!
 1st Sitges Gay Pride
Gay Pride Sitges 2010
July 9th to 13th.
It all kicks off with a fashion show on Passeig de la Ribera on the 9th where the gay beach is, followed by Mr. Gay Pride Sitges, then Miss Drag Queen Sitges. The main parade is on the 10th at 6pm. With an after party on the seafront. 
Events include a party on the Friday and Saturday night from midnight to 6am in Parc Can Robert, which is on the left just after going under the railway bridge up from the Oasis.
A Bear Party at Organic Disco on the Saturday night.
A Sunday afternoon T-Dance at Atlantida Disco.
A closing party at Atlantida Disco on the Tuesday.
 Sitges Timbalada. (Drum bands)
Sitges Timbolada July - Date to be announced.
Sitges amazing Markatu drum band and many others take to the streets of Sitges. Definately not for you, if you don't like a LOT of noise! Definately for you if you do!
20:00h The bands start off from thir 4 different points.
They all come together at: C/ Parellades - Cap de la Vila
Then head off down: C/ Sant Francesc - Passeig Vilafranca - Parc de Can Robert. 22:00h Fiesta ends at Parc de Can Robert.
Routes
Photos of Sitges Timbalada
Web site
 17th. Sitges International Tango Festival.
Tango Sitges July 12th to 18th.
Top tango dancers from all over the world descend on Sitges.........
Web site
 Fiesta Mayor.
Fiesta Mayor August 21st to 27th. (Firework display on the 23rd.)
This carnival is worth seeing! 'Fiesta Mayor' means 'Main Carnival', and it really is! The total disrespect for safety is what makes it so exciting. Fire crackers are being lit left, right and center and aimed in every direction. The dragons which have fire crackers in their mouths even chase you! You'll see most people are wearing straw hats, that's to make sure their eyes don't get burned out!
Photos of Fiesta Mayor
 Sitges International Bear Week
Sitges International Bear Week September - Date to be announced.
Bearwww Sitges Edition Party. Annibearary Party. Mr. Bear 2010 Contest & Party. Beach Picnic. Official Dinner. Foam Parties at Sauna. Excursion (Paintball, BBQ, Swimming pool)
Web site
 Santa Tecla.
Santa Tecla September 22nd & 23rd. 
If you missed Fiesta Mayor, here's your chance to get a taste of it. Santa Tecla is a miniature Fiesta Mayor and there's a firework display as well.
Photos of Santa Tecla
 43rd. International Fantastic Film Festival of Catalonia.
International Fantastic Film Festival of Catalonia October - 2nd to 12th.
Details when available. (Yup, they've added the word "Fantastic" for 2010)

Web site

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 3rd. Sitges Zombie Walk.
Sitges Zombie Walk October - Date to be announced.
An event that really took off in just its 2nd year with hundreds of participants. You can get made up for free at the Miramar building and the walk begins at 8pm, going from the Miramar building, past the church to Playa de la Ribera where a Zombie disco is held.
Its a great chance for you to look your worst and to practice your zombie acting skills as you trudge along the promenade to the horror of thousands of spectators. I can see this event becoming world renowned in years to come.

Web site

 

 Three Kings Parade 2011 - January 5th.
 Sitges Carnaval 2011 - March 3rd to 9th. Parades 6th & 8th. 
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