PINK OCTOBER IN COLLIOURE

Collioure is organizing the Pink October initiative to raise awareness about the prevention of women's cancers and to collect funds for research.
From September 30 to October 31, numerous activities are scheduled in the village.

• Wednesday, September 30 – Opening of Pink October
  Join us at the Pont du Sola from 9 AM to 12 PM for a morning dedicated to breast cancer awareness, featuring the League Against Cancer, CPAM, and Les Petites Mains.
  Merchandise will be available for sale on-site.

• Thursday, October 1 – Collioure Sees Life in Pink
  Starting at 8 PM, the bell tower of Collioure will be illuminated in the colors of Pink October.
  Saturday, October 3 – Music, Traditions, and Discovery

• At 3 PM, catch the Campanar Sardiniste choir at the Quai de l’Amirauté, followed by a parade.

• At 4 PM, meet at Place du 18 Juin for a Xicolatada.
  The UFANA association will also offer Catalan boat rides at the port of Collioure from 10 AM to 12 PM and 2 PM to 5 PM.

• Sunday, October 4 – Giant Madison
  Join us at Place du 18 Juin starting at 11 AM for a grand Madison open to all.

• Sunday, October 11 – Dresses, Ruffles, and Beautiful Mechanics
  At 11 AM, a "Dresses and Ruffles" parade will depart from the town hall towards Boramar.
  The day will continue with a 100% female vintage car parade organized by the Automobile Club of Roussillon.

• Wednesday, October 14 – Pink October Goes to the Movies
  Join us at the Le Mondial cinema for a special evening.
  At 6 PM: screening of "De plus belle".
  At 7:30 PM: intermission "Auberge espagnole" and merchandise sale by Les Petites Mains.
  At 8 PM: screening of "Viva", in preview.

• Saturday, October 17 – Discover Pickleball
  The Collioure Tennis Club invites you to a trial day of pickleball at the François Bernadi esplanade from 11 AM to 5 PM.

• Sunday, October 18 – Sports Mobilization
  A rugby match will take place at 3 PM at the Pla des Fourques stadium.
  A raffle will be organized for the benefit of the League Against Cancer.

Sunday, October 25 – Let’s Run and Walk for Pink October

• Meet at the port of Collioure for a morning of sports and solidarity.

At 9:30 AM, the 11 km race will start, with a 300 m elevation gain. The route will pass through Fort Saint-Elme, Dugommier, the Col de Mollo, and the Hermitage of Consolation, before returning to the village.
Participation: €11. Non-competitive race.

At 10 AM, the 8 km hike will start, with a 200 m elevation gain. The route follows the same path, excluding the Col de Mollo.
Participation: €10. Non-competitive hike.

At 11 AM, a family stroll of 3 km through Collioure will begin. Free participation.

Registration is mandatory for all 3 races and can be done online or on-site on the morning of the event.

Registration: https://www.helloasso.com/associations/les-petites-mains-collioure/adhesions/courses-collioure-octobre-rose

Merchandise will also be available for sale.

• Saturday, October 31 – Closing of Pink October
  Starting at 2:30 PM, meet at Place du 18 Juin for a presentation of sevillanas.

In October, every gesture counts. 💗

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