The music has resonated in the streets of Alicante with the traditional Bandwidth entrance, One of the most anticipated acts of the bonfires of San Juan. At 7:00 p.m., the Belleas of the FOC, Adriana Vico (adult) and Valentina Tárraga (Infant), accompanied by their respective honor ladies and the official delegation of the Federation of bonfiresheaded by its president, David Olivares, were in charge of opening the parade with the Municipal Band of Alicante.
This act marks the official start of the big days of the party. In total, they participate 91 commissions and 41 barracks, whose members proudly parade to the rhythm of vibrant pasodobles, interpreted by Music bands from all over the province and nearby regions, as well as for traditional collas.
The entrance of bands is undoubtedly a Tribute to music as a soul of the partyand patent its essential role in the foguerile spirit.
The Bellea del Foc 2025, Adriana Vico, at the beginning of the entrance of bands. / Alex Domínguez
Although the parade began late in the afternoon, the heat was still the protagonist. Exceeding 25 degrees, many commissioners paraded with fans, looking for Relieve high temperatures that were still felt After the start time.
The tour began, as usual, in the Los Luceros Plazawhere the different commissions and Barracas concentrated on Marvá General Avenue. From there, the parade continued along Alfonso El Sabio Avenue, descended through La Rambla, turned through the Elche portal, where the tribune of authorities has been located this year, and ended in the town hall squareafter passing through Altamira Street.
From the official gallery, the Belleas del CUC, their bridesmaids, the president of the Federation and the mayor of Alicante, Luis Barcala, together with members of the Municipal Corporation, enjoyed the parade in a festive atmosphere.
In addition to the musicians, the prominence also fell on the festive positions of each bonfire. The Bellezas and her ladies proudly looked the Alicante wedding suitand with the band that distinguishes them, accompanied by adult and child presidents, as well as the rest of the directive and the commissioners, dressed in slaughter or moving suits, in a rich variety of traditional colors and tissues.
During the tour, the little ones also had their moment of prominence. Many paraded in the arms of their relatives or in carts, symbolizing the generational continuity of a party that is lived from the cradle.
Among the most prominent pasodobles of the day sounded emblematic titles such as The bonfires of San Chuan, José Ángel Guirao, La Campanera or José Luis Valeroplayed by bands from Villena, Petrer, Villafranqueza, Mutxamel, Alcoy, Crevillent, among other municipalities.
The entrance of bands has once again demonstrated that music not only accompanies the party, but also elevates and defines it, becoming the soundtrack of some some Bonfires that already feel strongly in Alicante.
