The celebrations will kick off on Friday, September 4th, with bull-related events such as the 'bou capllaçat' and 'bou embolat', accompanied by music from the Xaranga Rapitenca. In the following days, until Monday the 7th, bullfighting and family activities will continue, including bowling competitions, musical vermouth, paella contests, afternoon parties ('tardeo'), bull runs ('correbous'), a bull stew dinner, the 'Lo Remember del Barri' party, popular races, inflatable castles, children's gymkhanas, and a fire run by the Diabmonis de la Ràpita.
On Tuesday, September 8th, the day of Mare de Déu, the traditional Offering of flowers and fruits will take place. The afternoon will be dedicated to younger attendees with small carts and bull runs, concluding with a fireworks display.
A highlight will be the Festivities' Opening Speech ('Pregó de Festes') on Thursday, September 10th, delivered by Antonio Carmona Ramón at 10 PM in Plaça del Coc, accompanied by a performance from the Agrupació Musical Rapitenca. This ceremony, postponed from the main festivities, marks Carmona's opportunity to deliver his speech.
September 11th will feature the XX Morra Championship, the 'Concurs de Colles del Barri' (Neighborhood Troupe Competition), a communal dinner, and a youth party organized by the Associació de Joves de la Ràpita.
Saturday, September 12th, introduces a significant new event: the 1st Gathering of Tethered Bulls ('Bous Capllaçats') from the Terres de l’Ebre region. Starting at 4:30 PM, a parade of participants will proceed from the Camp d’Esports to the port area, where at 5 PM, 7 tethered bulls will be exhibited, involving 14 towns from the Terres de l’Ebre.
On the same afternoon of September 12th, the 4th Gathering of Devil Troupes ('Colles de Diables') will take place. The event will include a procession from the skating rink to Plaça Carles III, where at 9:30 PM, a grand fire show will feature various devil troupes.
The Mare de Déu Festivities in La Ràpita will conclude on Saturday night with a party featuring Partinando and the cover band Elma, held on Carrer Sant Isidre.
