Festivities of Gràcia

Hello everyone!!

Desigbarcelona is suggesting you this week the largest popular festivities of the summer, called the Festa Major de Gràcia which have been the ones in Gràcia for a long time.

The exact date of when they began is unknown, but there is proof that their consolidation took place around the middle of the 19th Century. It was during that period of time when the festivities abandoned their religious content to give way to social and public-spirited events boosted by numerous labour and recreational entities, such as cultural associations (ateneus) or dance clubs. The active and protest neighbourhood par excellence, Gràcia, organizes for its festivities many activities on the streets and squares all day and throughout the night. This way, children's and cultural activities, "cercaviles" (a type of parade) and concerts fill every corner of the neighbourhood for a whole week. The thematic contest of decoration of the streets stands out for its spectacular nature and originality –you will be able to admire the delicate work that the residents have prepared during the whole year.

Don't miss this typical festivity of Barcelona!! You can book your apartment in Desigbarcelona where you can find apartments in the centre of Barcelona.

Place: Streets and plazas of Gràcia
More info: www.festamajordegracia.cat
Opening time: The whole day.