The poster and religious events for the Patron Saint Festivities in honor of the Immaculate Conception 2026 have been presented.

The mayor of Torrevieja, Eduardo Dolón, accompanied by the councilor for Festivals, Rosario Martínez, the parish priest of the Church of the Immaculate Conception, José Antonio Gea, and the president of the Royal Association of the Sons of the Immaculate Conception, Paloma Cánovas, presented the poster announcing the Patron Saint Festivals in honor of the Immaculate Conception 2026. After unveiling the image that will announce the celebrations dedicated to the Patron Saint of Torrevieja, the parish hall hosted the presentation of the program of events and religious services.

The poster features the Immaculate Conception as the central figure in a composition of soft tones, accompanied by white flowers and the bell tower of the Archpriest Church of the Immaculate Conception. It is an image that brings together elements closely linked to the devotion and identity of Torrevieja's patron saint festivities.

On Sunday, November 15th, at 11:00 a.m., the Eucharist will be celebrated at the Archpriest Church, followed by the rite of admission and presentation of medals to the new members of the Sons of the Immaculate Conception, with the participation of the Manuel Barberá Choir. At 12:45 p.m., Amparo Cos Boj will deliver the opening address for the 2026 Torrevieja Patron Saint Festivities, in an event that will include a performance by the Torrevieja Symphony Orchestra's chamber group. Afterwards, at 2:30 p.m., a fraternal luncheon will be held in honor of the speaker at the Las Columnas restaurant. Space is limited, and reservations must be made in advance through members of the Association.

On Sunday, November 22nd, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., the west courtyard of the church will host a Christmas food market to benefit the projects of the Royal Association of the Sons of the Immaculate Conception. Sweets, pastries, snacks, tapas, and rice dishes will be offered at affordable prices, and everyone is invited to contribute by bringing their own food or purchasing items.

From November 28 to December 7, the program includes the Holy Rosary, the novena to the Immaculate Conception, and the celebration of the Eucharist, beginning at 6:50 p.m. with the participation of the Archpriest Choir of the Immaculate Conception Parish. The intentions will be dedicated to peace, the defense of life, migrants, the elderly and sick and their caregivers, job seekers, the education of children and young people, public service, and the parish community. On Sunday, November 29, at 7:30 p.m., a Mass with a special blessing for pregnant women will be celebrated.

On Friday, December 4th, at 8:15 pm, the Solemn Vigil of the Immaculate Conception will take place, with the participation of the choir of La Purísima school.

Floral offering to the Immaculate Conception on Saturday, December 5th

Saturday, December 5th, will feature several of the program's most participatory activities. Starting at 10:00 AM, the corner of El Encuentro, at the intersection of Concepción and Fotógrafos Darblade streets, will host the "A Shared Christmas" charity coin collection, organized by the young people of the Parish Catechism program. At the same time, the communal anointing of the sick will be celebrated in the church in the presence of the Immaculate Conception, also open to those over 70 who wish to receive this sacrament, with the participation of the Housewives Choir.

In the afternoon, at 5:00 PM, the Grand Floral Offering to the Immaculate Conception will begin near the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church and proceed to the doors of the Archpriest Church of the Immaculate Conception, along Moriones and Caballero de Rodas streets. Following the offering, the Salve Marinera will be performed by the Maestro Ricardo Lafuente choir and orchestra.

All city organizations and groups are invited to participate in the floral offering, after registering with the Department of Festivals. White flowers are preferred. Associations may also contribute floral arrangements and baskets for later display. A Mass will be celebrated at 7:30 p.m., with music by the Ricardo Lafuente Choir, and at 8:30 p.m. the floral arrangements offered to the Patron Saint will be on display in the West Courtyard.

On Monday, December 7, at 7:30 p.m., the closing Eucharist of the novena will be celebrated, on the eve of the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception and in commemoration of the 66th anniversary of the Day of the Absent Torrevieja Resident, with the participation of the José Hódar choir.

SOLEMN AND GRAND PROCESSION ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8

On Tuesday, December 8, the feast day of the Patron Saint, Masses will be celebrated at 9:00 and 11:00 a.m., while at 12:00 p.m. the Solemn Celebration of the Eucharist will take place, with the Maestro Casanovas Choir. In the afternoon, at 6:30 p.m., another Mass will be celebrated, accompanied by the Francisco Vallejos Choir.

Next, the Solemn and Magna Procession of the Purísima will leave, which will travel through the Plaza de la Constitución, Caballero de Rodas, Clemente Gosálvez, Paseo Vista Alegre, Joaquín Chapaprieta, Vicente Blasco Ibáñez, Azorín and Caballero de Rodas, to return to the Plaza de la Constitución.

The procession will feature the participation of the Torrevieja City-Los Salerosos Musical Society and the Torrevieja Musical Union. Upon arrival at the doors of the Casino Cultural Society, the image of the Patron Saint will be turned towards the sea, the National Anthem will be played, and a fireworks display will be set off. The José Hódar Choir will also perform along the route, in front of the Carmen Jalón Municipal Library.

The procession will conclude at the doors of the temple with the Salve Marinera and the Hymn, performed by the people of Torrevieja along with the solo voices of Antonio Martínez Prieto, Víctor Alcañiz, Belén Puente and Nuria Maddaloni, and the band of the Unión Musical Torrevejense.

The services will end on Wednesday, December 9, at 7:30 p.m., with the Thanksgiving Eucharist, sung by the Archpriest Choir of the Parish of the Immaculate Conception and with Belén Puente as soloist.

The Royal Association of the Sons of the Immaculate Conception is calling on members to decorate their balconies and facades along the processional route and to participate as candle bearers. Balcony banners with the image of the Virgin and candles with wind guards can be purchased at the Museum of the Immaculate Conception. The program also includes museum openings during November and December and visits to the Virgin's dressing room on November 1st and December 6th. Any updates to the program will be announced through the Association's official social media profiles, @HijosInmaculada.