La blessing of animals in honor of Sant Antoni The Abad procession in the historic center is linked to the cavalry parade. Before the blessing ceremony, the participating carts and wagons parade through the urban centers of Xàbia (historic center and Duanes de la Mar).
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When is celebrated
This event is organized by Tiraset and takes place on the Sunday following the Cremà del Pi, that is, the Sunday closest to the day of Sant Antoni (January 17). It can be the Sunday before the date or after, depending on the calendar. In 2026, this event will be on Sunday, January 18.
Tour
The route usually starts from the street San Antonio passing through San Joaquín, Ronda Sur, Avda. Amanecer, Avda. de los Fueros, Toni Llidó, Avda. Jaime I, Plaza Presidente Adolfo Suárez, Cristo del Mar, Juan Carlos I, Cervantes, Avda. de Alicante, Ronda Norte, Príncipe de Asturias, San Juan Bautista and ending in the Plaza de la Constitución, where the blessing takes place.
