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Visiting Barcelona can hold many surprisingly notable events, which you can participate in and blend into the local culture. Take the chance of immersing yourself in the many events taking place in Barcelona throughout the 2012. The Economy Car Rentals team has grouped only a few of the events thinking that they represent the best of this location (Barcelona).
January
St Anthony Procession (January 17th) - At this event in Barcelona a blessing of the pets takes place at church. The biggest blessing processions are at Sant Andreu and Eixample.
July
Harley-Davidson-Festival – The biggest festival of its kind in Europe. So if you are a motorcycle fan don’t miss this event in Barcelona. (www.barcelonaharleydays.com)
February
Barcelona Half-Marathon – This is an annual event in Barcelona. (www.mitjabarcelona.com) BCNegra (Crime writing festival) – You will meet over 60 crime writers at this event in Barcelona and you can participate in different activities during the festival.
August
Vuelta a Espana (August - September) – 3300 km / 2050 miles bicycle race also visiting Barcelona (www.lavuelta.com)
March
Barcelona Marathon – 42 km / 26 miles race through the centre, a popular classic on the international marathon calendar. (www.zurichmaratobarcelona.es)
September
Festas de la Mercè - Many celebrations take place around September 24th - traditional parades with “giants” and “bigheads”, traditional Sardana-dances and human pyramids.
April
Dia de Sant Jordi (April 23rd) - This event in Barcelona celebrates the patron saint of the town with the Ramblas becoming a huge flower market and book stall. Men give women a rose and women give men a book in tribute to Cervantes who died on this day in 1616.
October
Garmin Barcelona Triathlon – Spain’s most popular Triathlon with about 6000 competitors starting. (www.garminbarcelonatriathlon.com) International Jazz Festival (October - December) – Musicians from all over the world play every genre of jazz including big band, bebop, swing, gospel, Latin and classic at different sites. It is the best event in Barcelona for every Jazz lover.
May
F1 Spanish Grand Prix in Catalunya – Only one hour drive away from Barcelona you can see the best Formula 1 racers. (www.circuitcat.com)
November
Fira de Santa Lucia (November - December) - Christmas fair with hundreds of stalls at the grounds of the beautiful Barcelona Cathedral.
June
Festival de Sant Joan (June 23rd – 24th) – At this event in Barcelona the people celebrate in the night the beginning of summer with parties and fireworks. There is no central fireworks display or city program but all Sant Joan activities are organised locally by the districts.
Scheduled Events can be subject to change. Prior to travelling, we advise you to contact the organisers to check the event will take place.
