Valencia marks the arrival of summer with fire. On the shortest night of the year, the city celebrates La Nit de Sant Joan, the night of St John — a fire-lit festival that draws thousands to the beach. The tradition is rooted in both Christian and pre-Christian customs. According to Christian lore, St. John the…
One of Valencia’s oldest and most symbolic festivals, Corpus Christi (the Body of Christ) is celebrated on the Sunday 60 days after Easter. Records of the event date back to the 13th century, making it one of the city’s most enduring traditions outside of Fallas. Las Rocas Festivities begin Friday evening with the procession of…
San Vicente Ferrer, one of Valencia’s patron saints, is celebrated on the second Monday after Easter, which falls on Monday, April 28 this year. This local holiday means schools and many shops will be closed, and the city will host religious processions, children’s performances, and a traditional mascletà. Who Was San Vicente Ferrer? Born in…