Manacor bans fireworks for Sant Antoni and announces police control

The Sant Antoni 2026 festivities in Manacor come with a clear message: firecrackers, rockets, and strings of firecrackers will be prohibited without municipal authorization. The City Council has decided to tighten controls on pyrotechnics in order to reduce risks, avoid disturbances, and ensure the smooth running of the bonfires and other traditional events. According to the Council, any use of unauthorized pyrotechnic devices will be subject to immediate intervention by the Local Police, who may remove and impound the material if they deem it a danger to people or property or disrupts public order. The measure aims to curb practices that, year after year, generate incidents, excessive noise, and dangerous situations in areas with large crowds. The City Council frames the decision within a broader package of regulations that seek to reconcile the festivities with residents' need for rest and safety, especially on the eve of January 16th, the day with the highest attendance and participation. Limited seating area and extended hours

Meanwhile, the City Council has precisely defined the horse parade route, which will only be authorized on January 16th, between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM, with a route agreed upon with the Local Police and police escort. Outside of these hours, the parade will be prohibited and may be subject to fines. Regarding economic activity, bars, restaurants, and terraces may remain open until 5:00 AM on the 17th, in accordance with the current ordinance, but the prohibition of live music in public spaces and the installation of loudspeakers or sound equipment outside establishments is reiterated. A call to celebrate respectfully.

The City Council has appealed to citizens' sense of responsibility to ensure participatory yet respectful festivities, and has invited businesses to close from 3:00 PM on the 16th and consider this a recoverable holiday, to facilitate attendance at the most emblematic events such as the procession of the devils, Compline, and bonfires. With these measures, Manacor aims for a safer, more orderly Sant Antoni celebration that respects residents' right to rest, where tradition and celebration can be enjoyed without risks or excesses.