The Parade of the Ninots is one of the first major events of the Fallas festival in Valencia—a vibrant carnival of music, public art, and biting satire. The parade playfully mocks politicians, celebrities, and current events, embodying the festival’s irreverent spirit. What is a Ninot? In Valenciano, ninot means “doll,” but during Fallas, it takes…
Valencia’s Fallas celebrations officially begin with La Crida—or “The Call to Fallas”—a vibrant event held on the last Sunday of February. This is a spectacle of music, fireworks, and beloved tradition as the city comes alive for its big spring festival. The Wake-Up Call The festivities begin early—very early. At 7:30 AM, the despertà parade…
Valencia lights up for Lunar New Year, celebrated by the city’s thriving Chinese community. Did you know Valencia is the only city in Spain with an officially recognized Chinatown? Known as La Roqueta, it’s the neighborhood next to Estación del Norte stretching to Bailén. Every year, the community hosts a Lunar New Year parade with…
San Vicente Mártir, one of Valencia’s patron saints, is celebrated in the city for his unwavering faith. Schools and shops are closed to commemorate the day. According to tradition, he was tortured and executed in Valencia in 340 AD under the orders of Emperor Diocletian. His body, dragged along what is now Calle San Vicente…