Cabalgata de Reyes Magos
January
An early evening parade marks Epiphany for the children of Valencia, as a huge cavalcade of floats helps the three kings parade the city streets as sweets are thrown out to the excited gatherers.
Las Fallas
March
Las Fallas, or ‘the fires’, is a huge event in Valencia, and combines fiestas, fireworks and fires with large-scale papier mâché figures usually of contemporary personalities that appear on street corners all across the city.
Semana Santa
March/April
Valencia’s brass bands provide the soundtrack as figurines are carried through the city in celebration of Holy Week. Head to the seaside for the best experiences, while the most famous events are the Gathering of the Palms, the Procession of Placing in the Tomb and the Resurrection Cavalcade.
Corpus Cristi
June
There are two processions that contribute to the celebration of Corpus Cristi in Valencia. The first is more lively and features folk dancing, pipers and costumed giants, while the second is a more solemn affair thanks to the Biblical scenes that are portrayed on traditional floats. There’s also mystery plays that are put on around the city streets.
Noche de San Juan
23 June
Small bonfires and parties spring up on Valencia’s beaches as locals celebrate the Night of the Witches.