C'an Pastilla Fiesta and Public Holidays

January	1	New Years Day - Public Holiday
	5	The arrival of the Three Kings and worship of the baby Jesus.
	6	Feast of The Epiphany - Public Holiday
	16-17	Fiesta of Sant Antoni Abat the patron saint of animals. The event begins with the lighting of small bonfires, which the local residents sit around and sing traditional songs and roast "botifarrons", which are locally made blood sausages. The following day there is a colourful parade culminating in the blessing of the animals in front of the local parish Church.
March	1	Balearics Day - Public Holiday
Lent		The Carnival Fiestas begin on the Thursday before Lent (Dijous Llarder), and continue until Ash Wednesday (Dimecres de Cendra) with street parades and fancy-dress parties all over the island.
Easter		Traditional processions and parades take place.
May	1	May Day - Public Holiday
July	10	Fiesta of Sant Cristofol. Images of the Virgin and of Sant Cristofol, are paraded through the streets of Arenal finishing at the Sailing Club.
August	15	Ascension Day - Public Holiday
		The Fiesta of Santa Candida in Llucmajor are held on the second Sunday in August. With a full program of cultural activities and entertainment, including outdoor concerts in the Placa Espanya.
October	12	Fiesta Nacional de Espana - Public Holiday
November	1	All Saints Day - Public Holiday
December	6	Constitution Day - Public Holiday
	8	Immaculate Conception - Public Holiday
	25	Christmas Day - Public Holiday
	26	St Stephen Day - Public Holiday

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