

Alicante's Fire Festival: À Punt Mèdia Streams the Thrilling Mascletà Live
Alicante's Fogueres de Sant Joan Festival: À Punt Mèdia Brings the Mascletà to Your Screen Alicante, Spain – The vibrant and historic city of Alicante is once again hosting its annual Fogueres de Sant Joan festival, a week-long celebration culminating in the burning of massive bonfires. A key highlight of this year's festival is the daily Mascletà, a spectacular midday firework display. À Punt Mèdia, the Valencian public broadcaster, is providing live coverage of these events, bringing the excitement directly to viewers' homes. The Mascletà, a tradition unique to Valencia, involves a carefully orchestrated sequence of fireworks creating a thrilling, almost deafening crescendo. "It's an experience unlike any other," says Maria Hernandez, a long-time resident of Alicante. "The energy in the square is palpable, and the sound is absolutely incredible." This year, À Punt's broadcasts ensure that even those who can't be there in person can feel the energy and excitement of the event. The broadcasts, which run from June 18th to 24th at 1 p.m., offer a front-row seat to the Mascletà, capturing the breathtaking spectacle and the joyous atmosphere of the crowd. À Punt's commitment to showcasing Valencian culture makes this live coverage a valuable contribution to preserving and sharing this unique tradition with a wider audience. For those who can't catch the live broadcast, À Punt's website offers a wealth of information and updates on the festival.