The Federació de les Fogueres de Sant Joan has officially begun the selection process for the 2027 Bellees del Foc and their ladies-in-waiting. The first information meetings took place at Casa de la Festa in Alicante, where participants and the families of the children's representatives were briefed on the procedure. The next step will be appointing the selection juries.
Key facts at a glance
- The selection process for the 2027 Bellees del Foc and their ladies-in-waiting has begun.
- The Bonfires Federation has held its first information meetings.
- The meetings took place at Casa de la Festa.
- Federation president David Olivares explained the procedure.
- The next stage is the appointment of the selection juries.
Preparations for Alicante Bonfires 2027 are moving forward with one of the festival's most closely followed traditions: choosing the women and girls who will represent the celebrations.
Before the new Bellees del Foc are announced, the Federation has brought participants together to explain how the selection process will work.
Has the selection process for the 2027 Bellees del Foc started?
Yes. The Federació de les Fogueres de Sant Joan has begun the process with its first information meetings for participants.
These meetings mark an initial stage intended to explain the procedure before the selection itself moves forward.
However, the meetings do not mean that the 2027 Bellees del Foc or their ladies-in-waiting have already been chosen.
What was explained at the Casa de la Festa meetings?
Federation president David Olivares explained the selection procedure to the participants.
For the children's category, the families of the young representatives also attended the meetings to receive information about the process.
This initial briefing helps everyone involved understand the organisation of the selection before the next stages begin.
What happens next in the selection of the 2027 Bellees del Foc?
The next announced step is the appointment of the juries responsible for selecting the festival's highest representatives.
The appointed jury members will be responsible for conducting the selection according to the Federation's established procedure.
The Federation explains the procedure to participants and the families of the children's representatives.
The people responsible for carrying out the selection will be designated.
The appointed juries will conduct the relevant stages according to the established rules.
The process will conclude with the choice of the 2027 Bellees del Foc and their ladies-in-waiting.
Have the 2027 Bellees del Foc already been announced?
No. The information released concerns the beginning of the selection process. The names of the chosen representatives and a definitive announcement date have not yet been provided.
Who organises the Bellees del Foc selection?
The Federació de les Fogueres de Sant Joan is responsible for organising the selection of the Bellees del Foc and their ladies-in-waiting.
During this opening stage, Federation president David Olivares took part in the information meetings held at Casa de la Festa.
The selection is an important part of preparations for Alicante Bonfires 2027 and will determine who represents the festival at its main official events.
What is the difference between the Bellea del Foc and the Children's Bellea del Foc?
Alicante Bonfires has an adult Bellea del Foc and a Children's Bellea del Foc, each accompanied by their own ladies-in-waiting.
The Bellea del Foc represents the festival in the adult category, while the Bellea del Foc Infantil performs that role in the children's category.
Both are prominent figures in Alicante's festival traditions and participate in official events throughout their year of representation.
What do we know about the 2027 selection so far?
The confirmed information focuses on the opening meetings and the forthcoming appointment of the juries.
| Process | Selection of the 2027 Bellees del Foc and their ladies-in-waiting |
|---|---|
| Organising body | Federació de les Fogueres de Sant Joan |
| Opening stage | Information meetings |
| Venue | Casa de la Festa, Alicante |
| President | David Olivares |
| Next step | Appointment of the selection juries |
| Selected representatives | Not yet announced |
Why is this selection important for Alicante Bonfires 2027?
Choosing the Bellees del Foc is one of the central traditions in the build-up to Alicante's annual Bonfires celebrations.
The future representatives will play a prominent role in official events and act as ambassadors for the festival.
The first information meetings therefore mark another milestone in preparations for the 2027 festival year.
Alicante Bonfires 2027 moves closer to choosing its representatives
With the first meetings held at Casa de la Festa, the Federació de les Fogueres de Sant Joan has taken the opening step towards selecting the 2027 Bellees del Foc and their ladies-in-waiting.
The next development will be the appointment of the juries, allowing the selection process for the adult and children's representatives to move forward.
Follow the latest developments and preparations for Alicante Bonfires 2027 at Top Hogueras Alicante.