6 to 9th September: Festivities in honor of
Madre de Deu de Gracia in Mahon.
This festival is marked by paying homage to the Patron of the town of Grace. It all begins on the evening of sixth, when the crier announces that the festivities are about to begin. Then the next day the traditional "jaleo"(dancing horses)takes place. This activity takes place in both the afternoon of the seventh and the morning of the eighth. On the first day, the Fabioler performes the famed "replec" which consists of gathering the caixers involved in the above conclusion. It should be noted that this exhibition is given in the Constitutició plate, with the audience the main beneficiary to observe the spectacular maneuvers of the horses. The applause never stop while the riders show all their skill by making the horses lift their front legs. On the eighth the feast of the virgin is celebrated , beginning the traditional ritual at eight in the morning. Mass is celebrated in honor of the patroness of the city to thank them for their protection. Later, at noon, another display of the "jaleo". On the afternoon of that day in the Cos de Gracia there are various competitions for the horses, also known under the name corregudes. On the other hand, note that while there are a variety of events such as folk festivals, music performances, dances, and classical firework displays. Lastly,on the ninth , the festivities are centered around the port area with more music and firwork displays.
Venue: Main streets of Mahon, Plaça de la Constitució and Cos de Gracia.
Second weekend of September: Feast of St. Nicholas
in Es Mercadal.
This celebration is characterized by honoring the saint. There are a series of activities for all tastes, including highlighting the dances, fireworks, festivals and entertainment. It is noteworthy that here Masses are also held to thank for the protection of St. Nicholas.
Venue: Streets of Es Mercadal.
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