Frustrating fiestas and stinky streets

We are oh so that much closer to the annual local fiesta called Las Hogueras de San Juan (the bonfires of Saint John) which officially runs from 19th to 24th June every year on those dates.  However the preparations are already underway with the bonfire artists putting the finishing touches to their creations before being transported and planted in situ in the 100 or so sites around the city ready to be judged in the competition, and there will also be more 'mascletà' displays in the weekends before the main events.

But this fiesta also brings me my deepest frustrations with Alicante city and its people.
I'm afraid that there is a rant about to come...
Along with lots of fun comes lots of cleaning up to do.  No-one likes to clean up after a party as we all know, but the streets are the responsibility of all who enjoy the delights of the 24-7 fiestas.

If it's your first time in the city during the time of the fiestas you could come away with a positive and a negative view.
On one hand is the positive fact that the whole city converts into a big, happy party.  You can't escape the music and there is always something to do.  Not just partying but there are cultural and religious elements to these fiestas that are important to maintain.
However there are negatives.  Many of the streets, especially those in the centre of the city are cut off to all traffic as the barracas and party tents take over and the sculptures dominate the intersections and plazas.  If anyone wants to continue a normal working life during these dates its virtually impossible.  Don't even consider bringing a car into the centre at these times as you won't find parking or be able to move about easily.

What bothers me most of all is the stench!  Alicante is a dirty city to me in general and as it hardly ever rains the streets don't get washed down anywhere near as often enough.  Throughout the year people with dogs (and there is a large amount of households with one or two little doggies here because that's all that can fit in the small flats that are built) let their pets wee everywhere: up any corner, lamp post, litter bin, public bench and shop facades, especially mine!  They are too lazy to look for an alternative because most of the time they don't really want to walk the dog anyway.  I have calculated that I spend an hour a week just mopping the pavement outside my shop and its facade because of the dog wee that awaits me every morning.  Public spaces are drenched in it and when the sun gets hot it really draws out the stink and the whole town smells.  I am not exaggerating.

Now you can imagine this, coupled with the whole of Alicante out on the streets drinking: where do they go to relieve themselves?  Where do you think? Men AND women.  They do put some portaloos out on some of the streets but its not enough.  So its bound to happen, you get caught short and cant find a place to go.  I understand.  But the least I expect is for each and every one the streets to be cleaned at least immediately after the fiestas or even during.  Especially the quiet side streets because thats where people go to pee.  But no.  The aroma is overwhelming.  It's disgusting and not enough is done about it.  I'm sure with what extra is brought to the coffers during the fiestas a special cleaning service can be put together.

That's all I really wanted to say in this post because I wanted to warn people of the reality of the situation especially during these upcoming fiestas.

What is your impression of Alicante?