Although the Crida in and of itself is the event that takes place in Plaza de la Crida, in front of the Serranos Towers, the whole day is occupied by preparatory celebrations. Here is a breakdown of what happens every last Sunday of February.

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• 07:15 am Despertà Infantil

  The city is woken up by the children’s despertà

• 07:30 am Macrodespertà

  The despertà continues with louder firecrackers and music

• 12:00 pm Bandas de Música

  Marching music bands parade through the city

• 2:00 pm Mascletà

  In Plaza del Ayuntamiento the first mascletà of the year celebrates the Fallas days to come.

• 8:00 pm Crida

  Mayor and Falleras Mayores speeches, firework displays and music.

• 10:00 pm Parade to Plaza de la Virgen

  The crowd walks to the Basilica de la Mare de Deu.

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

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