Fire breathing dragons (or at least sparkler-breathing dragons) also roam the streets with Devils skipping along with spiralling fireworks held in their hands. Lots of bangs and fire is the order of the day. The devils run up the streets with bangers and handheld fireworks. The Devils are special community groups that dress up as devils and parade the streets during certain festivals in Barcelona. The road will be closed off and then opens to "The Devils". One of them is for the children and is a lot more tame than the "adult" Correfoc which happens later on in the evening There is normally 2 types of Correfoc on the same evening. People should bring hats, protective glasses and thick long sleeved tops that will protect you from the flying sparklers. If you are going to experience the Correfoc it is highly advisable to take protective clothing because often powerful sparkler fireworks are sprayed into the crowds. Location: Passeig de Gracia (Carrer del Rosselló - Carrer d'Aragó)įire-breathing dragon spraying sparkers into the crowd Here are the details of some of the main events at the festival:
There are hundreds of activities that will be occurring in the Mercè Festival this year however there are some "staple events" that are now famous at the festival. The streets will be filled with events, parades, fire runs (Correfoc) and people! So it's highly advisable that you don't consider hiring a car if you intend to use it in the city centre during the time of the festival. The festival, which officially first took place in 1902, bids goodbye to the summer with a bang and welcomes in the cooler months of autumn. This page will give you the low-down on what is probably the highlight of Barcelona's festival calendar.īarcelona Cathedral night illumination during Festes de La Mercèīarcelona La Mercè lasts for around 5 days and is a festival held in honour of Mare de Deu de la Mercè, the Patron Saint of Barcelona. Every year close to the end of September Barcelona holds its largest street party, the Barcelona La Mercè Festival.
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