Explore the Fallas Calendar, specifically for 2024, updated annually for the latest information. Keep in mind that while the primary Fallas dates are from March 15 to 19, there are additional satellite events in February and beyond March 19.
Music bands from the city, other municipalities and those associated with the Fallas parade through the Plaça de l'Ajuntament (Town Hall Square).
Infant march with firecrackers in the early morning. Hence the name 'despertà', which means wake-up call in valencian. It starts at the Church of Sant Joan del Hospital and ends in the Town Hall Square with a grand finale 'earthquake' —a large firecracker display—.
La 'despertà' is a route where people are awakened early by setting off firecrackers, hence the name, 'despertar' - to wake up. It begins shortly after the children's event and ends in the Town Hall Square with a large 'terratrèmol' or pyrotechnic earthquake.