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JANUARY
On January the 5th, the Festival of the Three Kings is celebrated. The Three Kings arrive by boat and there is a parade through Lloret's main streets.
FEBRUARY
On the first Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning of the month there is a Carnaval's parade of fancy dresses, which is also a contest and dancing venue.
MARCH
This is the time for the Setmana Catalana de Ciclisme where the best known cyclists meet in Lloret for this two-day tour.
There’s also the Marxa de les Ermites, a popular 20-km walk linking all Lloret's hermitages. The walk starts at the Town Hall Square.
APRIL
The month of Rallye Catalunya World Championship, this is one of the best in the world’s Rally Championship events that start and finish in Lloret de Mar.
Sant Jordi, on the other hand, happens on April 23. Otherwise known as the Feast of the Rose and the Book, it is also considered as Catalonia's Valentine's day. This is one of the major festivities in Catalonia.
MAY
A time for dancing, Aplec de la Sardana, celebrates Catalan dances "Sardanes", which are performed in Sta. Cristina's hermitage.
Also a time for a food binge, the town also holds its Gastronomic demonstration, which is a showdown of some of the best restaurants, both local and foreign.
JUNE
Festes de Mas Carbo celebrates a popular festival of all-night dancing. Another charming night is St. John's eve, on the 23rd and 24th of June. This is a night full of fire, dance and fun.
JULY
Festa Major is Lloret's main feast, which is a traditional summer festivity for Santa Cristina, St. Jaume and St. Elm, Lloret's protector.
AUGUST
The Gran Cantada d' Havaneres is the time for the sailors to shine with their song performances in the stage of "Sa Caleta" beach.
SEPTEMBER
The Catalan National Day is celebrated on the 11th of September. This day is regarded as a re-vindication day. Also in September, the Aplec de Nostra Senyora de les Alegríes gives way to "Sardanes" at the hermitage of Les Alegries. On 27th of September is the World Tourism Day, where there are all kind of musical performances and happenings. Finally, on the last Sunday of September, there is a popular walk (12 Km) from Canyelles beach to Sta. Cristina's hermitage, along Lloret's coast. This is called the Marxa de les Platges .
NOVEMBER
As celebrated worldwide, November 1st is the all saints feast.
There is also Lloret's winter main feast called the Sant Romà where different sport activities, festivals, children amusements, theatre and dances flow onto the streets. Also, Teatre Acció is Lloret's Theatre from November until May. Here, theatre performances occur every two weeks in the theatre hall of the Casa de Cultura,
DECEMBER
Other than Christmas, this town also celebrates Fira dels Sants Metges near the chapel of St. Cosme and St. Damià. This is a traditional medical herb fair.
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