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Spanish Fiestas

Feria de Julio - July Fair 2008

Valencia city celebrates its traditional Feria de Julio, or July Fair, with an extensive and varied programme of events. This fair, which has been celebrated each year since 1871, is a special occasion that allows locals and visitors to enjoy a variety of acts, celebrated in the warmth of the pleasant summer nights of Valencia.

A must-see are the spectacular firework displays in the old riverbed park of the river Turia, watched by thousands of spectators who gather nearby to applaud the local Valencian pyrotechnics and the imaginative patterns, shapes and colours  they use.

The bullfighting festival of San Jaime takes place in the Bullring of Valencia, and another special event is the distinguished City of Valencia International Music Bands Contest. 

One of the most traditional acts is the Batalla de Flores (the battle of flowers), which takes place on the last day of the Fair. This is a spectacular parade of large floats decorated with real flowers that go along the Paseo de la Alameda, whilst the public throw thousands of flowers and petals, finishing the act with a mascletà.   For more information go to  http://www.feriadejulio.com/

Concerts in Viveros Gardens

Tickets may be purchases from Corte Inglés, Bancaja, Carrefour, Fnac, ticktackticket.  Performances start at approx 22.15hrs.

2nd  Adamo
3rd  Gloria Gaynor
5th  Compañía de Ballet Nacional de Moldavia
10th Boney M y Música electrónica de los 80 con Azul y Negro
11th The Blues Band Brother Band
12th Antología de la Ópera, "La Traviata o Nabucco"
17th El Bicho
18th Pereza
19th The Beatles Music Group
22nd Lorena Mackennitt
23rd Hijpos de Ibrahim Ferrer, música cubana
24th Leo Segarra
25th Final del Circuito Rock (ivaj)
26th Zarzuela "La corte del Faraón"

Firework displays will take place on 5th,12th, 19th and 26th in the Paseo Maritimo

The Gran Noche de Julio is on 12th July with events from 23.00hrs into the small hours with events in Paseo Maritimo, and the main Plazas

The will be bulls, dance displays and many more varied events each day.