27
Feb
Salón del Cómic de Valencia
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Festivals & Traditions
This season in Valencia: citywide festivals and traditions — parades, fireworks windows, street culture and ceremonial acts with dates, timetables, viewing spots and ticket notes for seated areas where applicable.
Upcoming highlights
Featured listings surface one-day parades, opening/closing ceremonies, firework nights and official acts. Each card shows start time, route, best viewing zones and access (free, ticketed stand or RSVP).
This month
- Processions & parades: exact routes with marshal points and estimated passage times by plaza.
- Fireworks & pyrotechnics: start windows and recommended approach routes; arrive early for safety perimeters.
- Concerts & cultural nights: free stages with time slots; late sets may include entry cutoffs.
Signature moments
- Fallas (March): daily pyrotechnic windows, neighbourhood events, Nit del Foc and the Cremà finale with staggered burn times.
- 9 d’Octubre: civic acts, historic parades and fireworks; expect morning processions and evening shows.
- San Juan (June): beach bonfires and midnight rituals with restricted zones and recommended access times.
- Cabalgata de Reyes (Jan): family parade with candy toss and seated grandstands; check entry gates and schedule.
Viewing spots & timing
- Mark arrival buffers: 30–60 minutes before parades; 90+ minutes for major fireworks.
- Use secondary plazas for easier access; large squares fill earliest on opening/closing nights.
- Check wind advisories for fireworks relocations or timing tweaks.
Access, tickets & tips
- Most street events are free; grandstands and balcony views can be ticketed and sell out early.
- Some areas set up perimeters with one-way flow; follow steward directions.
- Bring water, layers and ear protection for kids near pyrotechnics; confirm stroller access on event cards.
Recurring picks
- Pre-festival weekends often add preview parades and neighbourhood nights.
- Culture programs run weekly concerts and dance shows around main dates.
- Post-festival exhibitions showcase costumes, ninots and craft with fixed visiting slots.
Neighbourhood hints
Alternate between headline squares and side streets for better mobility; pair early parades with coffee routes in Ciutat Vella; consider tram/metro exits one stop away to avoid bottlenecks.
FAQ
Do I need tickets for parades?
Street viewing is free; seated grandstands and balcony packages are ticketed. Check the badge on each listing.
What time should I arrive for fireworks?
Plan 60–90 minutes in advance on peak nights; earlier for Nit del Foc and finales.
Are there family zones?
Yes—some areas mark family sections with lower crowd density; event cards note these zones and suggested metro exits.