The gathering, one of the most popular events on the festival calendar, is a prelude to the Penyes Campout which will take place on April 24, 25 and 26
Séquia Mare Park brings together Benidorm clubs to enjoy the Day of the Mona
More than 2,000 members of the clubs participated today, Easter Sunday, in the celebration of the "Día de la Mona" (Day of the Easter Cake), which took place in La Séquia Mare Park in Benidorm and, once again, has been established as one of the most popular events on the local festival calendar. The day was organised by the Associació de Penyes Verge del Sofratge (Association of Social Clubs of Virgin of Sofratge), in collaboration with the Department of Fiestas.
The mayor of Benidorm, Toni Pérez, joined the festival participants during the celebration, along with the Councillor for Fiestas, Mariló Cebreros, and numerous members of the City Council. Also in attendance were the regional deputy, José Ramón González de Zárate; the queens of the 2026 Patron Saint Festival, Laura Ivars and Carmen Guillem, and their courts of honour; and the presidents of the Association of Festival Groups, Diego Carrasco, and the Festival Committee, Ramón Cano.
The day began shortly after eight in the morning with the participation of most of the member groups. The pleasant weather and the newly opened facilities of the Parc de la Séquia Mare allowed the festival-goers to enjoy a memorable day.
La Séquia Mare Prak is a natural space integrated into the urban fabric, easily accessible on foot, allowing people to enjoy this type of gathering in a spacious and comfortable environment with accessible facilities.
As is customary, participants shared paella, cured meats, sweet and savoury flatbreads, and all kinds of food in a festive atmosphere. To bring the celebration to a close, the Associació de Penyes (Association of Festival Groups) distributed more than 2,700 Easter cakes (monas) among the attendees.
This year, Easter Cake Day also served as a prelude to the traditional Penyes Campout, another of the festival group's most important events, which will take place on April 24, 25, and 26 in the accessible area next to Juan Pablo II Avenue.
