Fallas is Valencia’s most important festival—a spectacular 19-day celebration in March filled with fireworks, pageantry, and an unmatched display of artistry and satire. This springtime tradition blends delirious festivities, solemn religious observance, and cheeky political commentary, all set against a backdrop of fire and gunpowder. The Origins of Fallas Historians continue to debate the exact…
Every day at 2 PM during Fallas, Valencia’s Plaza del Ayuntamiento transforms into the “Cathedral of Gunpowder.” Thousands gather—not just to see, but to feel—the thunderous spectacle that is the mascletà. What is a mascletà? A uniquely Valencian tradition, a mascletà is an orchestrated explosion of gunpowder designed not for visuals, but for sound. It…
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…