Javea’s delayed Halloween festival finally goes ahead with spooky parade

Javea’s Halloween celebrations have finally had their moment in the spotlight after the postponed Bubota Fest brought an evening of spooky entertainment, fancy dress and music to the Costa Blanca town.

Originally scheduled for October 31, the annual event was rearranged for Saturday, November 7, giving families and partygoers another opportunity to enjoy the festivities.

The revised date meant Halloween arrived a week late in Javea, but organisers promised plenty of scares, dancing and entertainment for all ages.

Spooky parade kicks off celebrations

The programme began at 6pm with a terrifyingly good street parade, accompanied by local percussion group Batucam.

The procession set off from Plaça Marina Alta, bringing music and Halloween costumes to the streets as participants made their way through the town.

At 6.30pm, younger visitors were treated to a special performance entitled L’aventura dels pirates fantasmes (The Adventure of the Ghost Pirates).

The children’s show added a theatrical twist to the celebrations, with a ghostly pirate adventure forming part of the family-friendly programme.

Discomóvil keeps party going

The entertainment continued after the children’s performance, with a discomóvil taking over to keep the Halloween atmosphere alive.

Music and dancing continued until midnight, giving residents and visitors plenty of time to enjoy the rearranged celebrations.

Food and drink were also available throughout the afternoon and evening, allowing revellers to refuel between the entertainment.

Organised by the Fogueres committee, Bubota Fest has become part of Javea’s Halloween celebrations, combining spooky traditions with music and activities for the local community.

Despite having to wait an extra week for the event, the rearranged festival ensured that Javea’s Halloween programme could still go ahead, bringing families and friends together for an evening of fun.

With its combination of a costumed parade, children’s entertainment and a late-night disco, Bubota Fest offered something for different generations, proving that Halloween celebrations do not necessarily have to finish when October does.