Fiestas de la Magdalena

One of the most exciting events in Castelló de la Plana, Fiestas de La Magdalena, La Magdalena Festival, is just around the corner. The 2025 edition will feature free concerts, funfairs, fireworks, traditional ceremonies, parades, and much more. Read on to discover the festival highlights and get a taste for the festive buzz set to take over the city.

The celebrations kick off on the 22nd of March when the statue of Tombatossals the giant is adorned with a handkerchief as is tradition. The opening parade, cabalgata del pregón, descends onto the streets, alongside an impressive display of illuminated floats called gaiatas. The 23rd of March is dedicated to Las Cañas pilgrimage, followed by the grand entrance of decorated carts and the official gaiatas parade. On Monday 24th, it’s the kids’ turn, with a special grand opening event, as well as Encesa de Gaiatas, an event that sees the floats gather for a spectacular light display. And that's not all. Be sure to visit the historic Fadri bell tower while in the city,

The Nit Màgica Especial 2025 takes place on the 25th of March, filling the streets with firecrackers, music and dimonis - people dressed as demons - who storm the streets in a fiery spectacle. The next day, don't miss Dolçaina i el Tabal, a lively musical procession featuring traditional drums and flutes that provide festival's merry soundtrack.

On the 26th, it's time for Desfile de Animación de Collas y Carros, and on the 27th, the much-anticipated Coso MultiColour gets under way, showering the city with confetti and delighting festival-goers, especially children. The second Saturday of the Madgalena celebrations, the 29th, is dedicated to the flower offering to Mare de Déu de Lledó, a moving ceremony held at the Basilica. And finally, on the 30th of March, the fiesta reaches its grand finale with the closing parade, the Gran Traca Final, and the emotional farewell shout traditionknown as Magdalena Vítol. There's so much to see and do during the festival - get ready and join the fiesta!

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