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Carnival of Mahón, in February, is
certainly of interest.
The island's most important "Fiesta" is San
Juan, on June, 23 and 24, celebrated almost without changes for
600 years. It's climax is the so-called "Jaleo", a spectacular
performance with horses and medieval dresses. Also a pilgrimship forms part of
this festivity.
On June, 29 Verbenas de San Juan, with
regional dances and music, take place.
The "Fiestas" of San Martin in
Mercadal, on the third Sunday in July, and of Nuestra Señora de
Gracia, on September, 8 in Mahón, are both of medieval
tradition. During the latter you can see another "Jaleo".