Benissa is buzzing with celebration this first weekend of Fira i Porrat and the atmosphere has already filled the streets from early in the morning. This Sunday the town celebrated the festival of Sant Antoni with some clear protagonists: animals, faithful companions of all the people of Benissa.

Pets and horses have gathered in the Plaça del Portal to parade to the doors of the Basilica, where they have finished the route with the annual blessing. Every year, the event brings together a multitude of people and animals to celebrate the central event of the fair. It is also a tradition for the Esbart Dansaire to perform moments before the parade.
The paella competition also marked the day, which was always accompanied by the chiringuito and the wine tunnel of the Festers de la Puríssima Xiqueta 2025. In addition, from early in the morning the exhibition of the La Marina Historic Vehicle Association filled the streets of the centre of Benissa with classic cars.