Week 21 2003 Easter Celebration in Elche Alicante Spain

Elche in Alicante is known for several large fiestas, the Misteri d'Elx in August which is a lyrical drama from the Middle Ages is perhaps the most famous.

At easter there are 2 celebrations. The first is the procession of the palms at Palm Sunday which is dated back to the 14th century.

The panorama is from the Alleluyah Parade on Resurrection Sunday. During this celebration thousands of streamers and religious images are trown down from the windows and balconies along the procession.