What is the name of Spain’s famous midsummer bonfire festival in Alicante?

Spain’s famous midsummer bonfire festival in Alicante is called Hogueras de San Juan.

Hogueras de San Juan, known in Valencian as Fogueres de Sant Joan, is Alicante’s major festival and takes place around Saint John’s Day. The celebration features large artistic monuments, parades, fireworks, music, and enormous bonfires. The monuments are often satirical and are designed to be burned at the festival’s climax.

The principal burning is known as the cremà and takes place on the night of June 24. Water is then used by firefighters during the traditional night associated with the flames. The festival’s public displays and competitions make it one of Spain’s best-known midsummer celebrations.

It is sometimes confused with Las Fallas, Valencia’s March festival, which also burns elaborate artistic monuments. Las Fallas is linked to Saint Joseph, while Alicante’s Hogueras de San Juan is tied to Saint John and midsummer.