Barcelona Family Events And Festivals

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Barcelona is a colorful, warm, energetic city that has been transformed in recent years into one of Europe’s favorite short break destinations.

The capital of Catalonia, the city has a proud and distinctive culture, language and cuisine, as well as a huge variety of architectural styles – from historic buildings to strikingly modern constructions.

Barcelona Special Events 2011 / 2012 - Barcelona, Spain
A variety of occasions are detailed for a taste of what Barcelona has to offer. Barcelona contribute its status as one of the world's major global cities a Barcelona breaks will be memorable for you and your family. However, the already busy social calendar of the city is continually being added to.

Barcelona Events in January -
Dia de Reyes (Three Kings Day) - January 6th, gift giving festival with firework displays
Festes dels Tres Tombs - January 17th, part of the district festival of Sant Antoni Abat

Barcelona Events in February -
Feast of Santa Eulàlia - parades of 'gigantes' (medieval dances)

Barcelona Events in March -
Barcelona Carnival - this carnival ...
... is held at the beginning of Lenten season and there are also a series of religious festivals

Barcelona Events in April -
Feast of Sant Jordi - April 23rd, book stalls are set up and flowers are exchanged by couples
Feast of Virgin of Montserrat - choir singing and 'sardana' dancing
Barcelona Events in May - Corpus Christi - carpets of flowers, processions and a 'dancing egg' is balanced on the cathedral's fountain
Dia de Sant Ponc - a herb fair in Carrer de l'Hospital, with fresh herbs, flowers, cakes, sweets and aromatic oils

Barcelona Events in June -
Feast of Sant Joan - June 23rd to 24th - with fireworks and general feasting
Grec Festival - end of June / beginning of July, this is a festival of theatre and music of all descriptions
Sonar - celebration of electronic music (claimed to be Europe's biggest event of this kind)

Barcelona Events in August -
Assumption Festa Major - August 15th to 21st, celebrations and local parties in the streets of Gracia during the week leading up to Assumption

Barcelona Events in September -
La Diada - Catalan national day with many demonstrations and much flag wavingMare de Dèu de la Mercé (Our Lady of Mercy) - week of celebrations to in honour of Barcelona's patron
BAM - around September 24th, free musical performances for the Feste de Mercé, taking place in the squares, city centre and waterfront

Barcelona Events in October -
Textile Exhibition - mid October
Festival de Tardor - October to November, classical and contemporary theatre, music, dance, cabaret and exhibitions

Barcelona Events in November -
Festival Internacional de Jazz de Barcelona - lasting for about a week and many large venues in the city, this jazz festival features many international jazz musicians.

Barcelona Events in December -
Christmas Fairs - many fairs and Christmas markets selling figurines and festive goods outside the cathedral and at Sagrada Familia
Swimming cup - December 25th, annual Christmas swimming cup where people dive into the icy waters of the port.

Steve is a Travel Consultant. He has years of experience about how and where to spend your holidays. To get more information about City Break in Barcelona in Barcelona visit www.myvacations.co.uk