The groups El Gripau and Pensat i fet were the standout winners at the float parade held in the centre of Benidorm yesterday evening. El Gripau's float was awarded the first prize, which comes with a €1,000 cash prize and a trophy, for its vibrant depiction of characters adorned with African tribal attributes.
Meanwhile, the Special Prize 'Manolo Agüera' for the best handcrafted float, which carries a prize of €1,200 and a trophy, was awarded to Pensat i fet for its Barbie-themed float. The jury also granted the second prize, worth €600 and a trophy, to the float from the group L’Espardenya, which was inspired by Disney's Frozen and featured some of its main characters.
The final award, with a cash prize of €400 and a trophy, went to the group El Melic for its float themed around fantasy, blending oceanic mythology with characters from the depths of the sea.
The awards were presented last night in the tent of the Comissió, located in the Plaza de SS MM Los Reyes de España, shortly after 11:30 PM. The parade commenced at around 6 PM, despite initial concerns about light rain. Ultimately, the clouds parted, allowing the colourful procession to proceed, featuring music, fun, confetti, sweets, and a total of 35 floats, with the queens and ladies concluding the event. As always, thousands of locals and visitors turned out to enjoy one of the final events of the 2026 Festes Majors Patronals.
