The festivities will begin on Thursday, October 8th, with the Gathering of the Maña and Mañica Mayor, the Proclamation, the Exaltation of the Mañas, and the Pilar Proclamation. The day will conclude with the IV Folkloric Festival presented by the El Pilar de Benejúzar Folkloric Group.
On Friday, October 9th, one of the most anticipated moments will be the descent of the image of the Virgen del Pilar from the Sanctuary to the Parish of Nuestra Señora del Rosario. That day, coinciding with the commemoration of the Day of the Valencian Community, will include a civic procession and a lyrical concert.
Saturday, October 10th, will be marked by children's participation with the traditional Farolata (lantern parade) and the Children's Folkloric Festival. The following day, Sunday, October 11th, will feature the Motorcycle Offering and an official reception for visiting festive delegations, followed by the Flower Offering to the Virgen del Pilar.
The night of October 12th, the eve of the main day, will include the Serenade and La Víspera Fest, a music and leisure event running from 11 PM to 6 AM.
On Monday, October 12th, the main day, the traditional Pilgrimage of the Virgen del Pilar will be celebrated. The image will leave the Parish of Nuestra Señora del Rosario at 9:00 AM towards the Sanctuary, where a Misa Baturra will be sung. The festive day will conclude with the traditional Farewell to the Virgin.
Additionally, a group of festival participants will travel to Zaragoza on October 13th to participate in the Offering of Fruits and the Rosario de Cristal.
In the preceding days, on Saturday, October 3rd, the Popular Verbena (street party) will be held in honor of the Virgen del Rosario, the town's patron saint. On Wednesday, October 7th, the patron saint's day, there will be a mass, procession, and a fireworks display.
