Valencia July Fair

July Fair at Valencia is a traditional and extensive programme of events that take place in emblematic areas of the city. This fair is quite old, it has been celebrated since 1871 and it is considered as a joyful event that allows both citizens and tourists to enjoy amazing events held in the warmth of the fresh summer nights.

Famous performers, national and international, will be playing concerts at night in Viveros Gardens, and also in the Bullring the San Jaime bullfighting fiesta takes place, in which bullfights and bullfights with young bulls with the highest ranking matadors, as Vincente Barrera or Enrique Ponce, both from Valencia. Also we can enjoy the City of Valencia International Music Band Contest, which, at weekends, alternates performances with the Palau de la Música.

We also have the opportunity of contemplate the Batalla de Flores (Battle of Flowers), a spectacular parade of floats decorated with natural flowers that travels along the Paseo de la Alameda on the last Sunday of July by way of a closing ceremony for the fair, while the attending public throws flowers and petals, and the event being finalised with a mascletà (string of firecrackers).

Traditional and spectacular fireworks displays set off from the Jardines del Turia are one of the most exiting events of the fair, which are contemplated by thousands at weekends, and it is an excellent opportunity to applaud the imagination of the Valencian pyrotechnicians in the design of fireworks´ shapes and colours.