The fishing district of Duanes de la Mar, which is now facing the final days of its parties in honor of the Our Lady of Loreto, experienced one of its most crowded days yesterday with the celebration of the Children's Day and the traditional parade of floats.
From early afternoon, thousands of residents, families, and visitors filled the streets of the fishing village to enjoy one of the most anticipated events of the program. Joy, The musicLaughter and a veritable shower of confetti accompanied a parade in which there was no shortage of bags prepared to collect the sweets thrown from the floats.
The parade included the participation of Children, representatives of the local festivals, the Festival Committee, Majoralesas and Mayorales 2026In addition to the Penyes Marineres, who once again provided the most lighthearted note with their traditional satire.
The journey began at the Fish market and continued through the Plaza President Adolfo Suárez, Santíssim Crist de la Mar, Lepant and Jaume I, before returning again to the Lonja area.
A parade marked by La Bufa's 50th anniversary
One of the most special moments of this edition came from the Penyes Marineres, who wanted to pay tribute to 50th anniversary of the La Bufa fan clubTo celebrate this anniversary, the different groups joined together in a joint participation that turned the parade into a tour of some of the activities that La Bufa has promoted throughout its history. history.
In this way, the parade recreated well-known proposals such as the cycling race, the fun run, the Big Mess, the Greasy Pole, the Brisca card game, and the traditional stew, among other initiatives that for decades have been part of the festive atmosphere of Duanes.
The original staging brought smiles to the audience and allowed them to remember, in a humorous way, some of the most characteristic events promoted by a group that is celebrating half a century linked to the maritime festivals.
The Mayoralesas put the finishing touch
The parade moved forward throughout the afternoon amidst applause, music and constant throwing of candy and confetti, leaving images of a truly festive atmosphere in the main streets of Duanes.
The parade was closed by Mayoralesas 2026 on a large, multicolored float that attracted particular attention as it passed along the route. The float, which came from the Dénia parties, added even more spectacle to the end of a day that once again brought together several generations around one of the most beloved traditions of the Loreto festivities.
With this celebration, Duanes de la Mar enters the final stretch of festivities that continue to fill the streets of the fishing neighborhood with activity, participation and atmosphere.
