Although Fallas is really a festival that takes all year to prepare, the most intense days are between the end of February and the first three weeks of March. The most eventful days are the final four days, from the 16th of March to the 19th.

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All the fundraising, planning, preparation, and other Fallas-related festivities and celebrations take place during the rest of the year.

• Last Saturday in February Cordà

  A pyrotechnic spectacle that anticipates the beginning of the festival. You can learn more about the Cordà here.

• Last Sunday in February Crida

  The proclamation of the Fallas beginning. You can learn more about the Crida here.

• Early March Cabalgata del Ninot

  A satirical parade through the city. You can learn more about the Cabalgata del Ninot here.

• 14th March Proclamation of the Ninot Indultat Infantil (children)

  The first prize winner among the children’s ninots is chosen. You can learn more about ninots indultats here.

• 15th March Proclamation of the Ninot Indultat (adult)

  The first prize winner among the adults’ ninots is chosen. You can learn more about ninots indultats here.

• Midnight, between 15th-16th March Albà de les Falles

  A pyrotechnic display that anticipates the Plantà of the fallas. You can learn more about Albà de les Falles here.

• Night between 15th-16th March Plantà

  The fallas are placed all over the city. You can learn more about the Plantà here.

• 16th March Proclamation Fallas Infantiles prizes (children)

  The prize winners among the fallas infantiles are announced. You can learn more about Fallas prizes here.

• 17th March Proclamation Fallas prizes (adult)

  The prize winners among the fallas mayores are announced. You can learn more about Fallas prizes here.

• 17th and 18th March Ofrenda de las Flores

  A flower offering parade to the Patron Saint of the city, the Virgin of the Forsaken. You can learn more about the Ofrenda de las Flores here.

• 1:30 am between 18th-19th March Nit de Foc

  The longest and most spectacular firework display of the festival. You can learn more about Nit de Foc here.

• Evening 19th March Cavalcada de Foc

  Parade that prepares the city for the Cremà. You can learn about the Cavalcada de Foc here.

• Night 19th March Cremà

  Burning of all the fallas sculptures in the city. You can learn more about the Cremà here.

If you’d like to have a more detailed Fallas calendar, you can have a look at our dedicated article.

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