Switching on the Christmas lights in Palma used to be a simple affair: just press a button, the lights came on and people marveled before disappearing into the winter cold. Today, everything is bigger, louder and - well - more expensive. This year, Palma is investing a whopping 526,000 euros in the magic of lights. On Saturday, November 24, 2024the Advent season is launched in the island's capital with a colorful event. Those who want to take part will experience far more than just a few glittering bulbs.
Three relocations, one message from another world
From 7pm, the city becomes a stage as three parades parade through the streets of Palma. The theme: futuristic, colorful, extraterrestrial. Whether the futuristic theme and the bright costumes match the Christmas spirit is a matter of taste - they certainly bring color and fantasy.
- Route 1: From Carrer Riera via Carrer Unió to Plaça Joan Carles I.
- Route 2: Start in Parc Sa Feixina, past Passeig Sagrera, finish: Avinguda Antoni Maura.
- Route 3: From Carrer Sant Miquel through Plaça Major to the town hall square.
Spectacle on three squares
The parades end around 7.40 pm - but not the hustle and bustle. Three central squares in Palma are transformed into stages for unique performances:
- Town Hall Square: Moving images of sand tell of the origin of the universe. How does this relate to Christmas? Let us surprise you.
- Plaça Mercat: Circ Bover from Sineu performs acrobatic masterpieces, while children can submit their wish lists.
- Plaça de la Reina: A dance theater brings fairy tale characters to life - a highlight for the youngest visitors.
The grand finale: lights on!
At 8.30 pm comes the moment everyone is waiting for: the countdown to the switching on of the Christmas lights. The lights light up 226 streets in the city at the same time, 15 more than last year. Newly designed lighting elements adorn the neighborhoods and bathe Palma in a warm, festive light.
The nativity scene: a calm counterpoint
If you prefer something more contemplative, you should visit the famous nativity scene in the town hall, which can be seen from Friday. Between the colorful spectacles, it is a quiet place that recalls the traditions of the Christmas season.
A feast for all the senses - or too much of a good thing?
Of course, the question remains: does Christmas have to be so loud, so colorful, so overwhelming? For some, the light spectacle is the epitome of anticipation, for others it is a dazzling example of the urge to offer more and more. But one thing is certain: Palma knows how to open the Advent season with a bang - and inspire with it.
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