Fallas de Valencia. EFEValencia is already in the midst of one of the most emblematic and anticipated celebrations of the year: the Fallas. With a tradition deeply rooted in Valencian culture, this annual event not only represents an explosion of color, music, and fireworks but also pays tribute to the creativity, tradition, and community spirit of the city.
This year, Fallas 2024 dazzles with a schedule packed with events and activities for all tastes and ages. From the emblematic daily 'mascletà s' in the Town Hall Square to the spectacular pyrotechnic displays and the traditional Offering to the Virgin of the Forsaken, every corner of the city is filled with life and joy during this special week. We'll tell you all about the schedule in this article.
Stay until the end of the article, where we'll tell you all about this year's street parties and the popular Fallas markets.
14:00 - "Mascletà " in the Town Hall Square. Pyrotechnics by Crespo.
14:00 - "Mascletà " in the Town Hall Square. Pyrotechnics by TurÃs.
14:00 - "Mascletà " in the Town Hall Square. Pyrotechnics by Zarzoso.
17:00 - Closure of the Children's Ninot Exhibition.
17:30 - Reading of the popular verdict and proclamation of the "Ninot Indultat" Children's 2024.
17:45 - Collection of ninots by the commissions until 20:00.
09:00 - "Plantà " of all children's fallas.
14:00 - "Mascletà " in the Town Hall Square. Pyrotechnics by Vulcano.
17:00 - Closure of the Ninot Exhibition.
17:30 - Reading of the popular verdict and proclamation of the "Ninot Indultat" 2024.
17:45 - Collection of ninots by the commissions until 20:00.
00:00 - "L'Albà " of the Fallas. Tradition revived in 2016 thanks to the Falla Na Jornada and the Junta Central Fallera, with a pyrotechnic show in the Town Hall Square. Pyrotechnics by Altana.
08:00 - "Plantà " of all fallas.
14:00 - "Mascletà " in the Town Hall Square. Pyrotechnics by Altana.
16:30 - Children's Awards Ceremony. In the stand installed in the Town Hall for the distribution of awards obtained for children's fallas in different sections, as well as children's presentations, Ninot Parade, and children's falla booklets.
00:00 - Fireworks Castle in the Turia Gardens, near the Palau de les Arts. Pyrotechnics by MartÃ.
09:30 - Awards Ceremony. In the stand installed in the Town Hall for the distribution of awards obtained for Fallas in different sections, as well as illuminated street contests, presentations, and falla booklets.
14:00 - "Mascletà " in the Town Hall Square. Pyrotechnics by Fx Caballer.
15:30 - Flower Offering to the Virgin Mary.
15:30: Canyamelar-Grau-Natzaret 16:30: La Xerea 17:00: Rascaña 18:30: Camins al Grau 20:15: Ruzafa A 21:15: Ruzafa B 22:00: Pla del Reial Benimaclet
15:30: El Pilar-Sant Francesc 16:30: Patraix 17:45: La Seu-El Mercat 18:15: Botà nic-La Petxina 19:15: Quart de Poblet-Xirivella 20:45: Jesús 22:00: Mislata 23:15: Cruz Cubierta 00:30: Regional Houses. 00:40: Local Boards. 00:45: Falla of the Fallera Mayor Infantil de València, Marina GarcÃa Arribas, Falla Manuel de Falla-Tamarindos. 00:50: Official procession of delegations from Burgos, Murcia, Castellón, and Alicante. 00:55: Last five Falleras Mayores Infantiles de Valencia. 01.00: Fallera Mayor Infantil de Valencia, Marina GarcÃa Arribas and her Court of Honor. Accompanied by JCF members and the Valencia Municipal Band.
00:00 - Fireworks Castle in the Turia Gardens, near the Palau de les Arts. Pyrotechnics by TurÃs.
10:30 - Tribute to the poet Maximiliano Thous, at his monument, located at the intersection of Sagunto and Maximiliano Thous streets. With the collaboration of the Falla Fray Pere Vives-Bilbao-Maximiliano Thous.
12:00 - Tribute to the Master Serrano, which will take place at his monument on Avenida del Reino de Valencia.
14:00 - "Mascletà " in the Town Hall Square. Pyrotechnics by Valenciana.
15:30 - Flower Offering to the Virgin Mary.
Offering: Paz street
15:30: Algirós 16:30: Poblats Al Sud 17:45: Quatre Carreres 19:15: Pla del Remei-Gran VÃa 20:30: Benimamet-Burjassot-Beniferri. 22:15: Malvarrosa-Cabañal-Beteró
Offering: San Vicente street
15:30: Zaidia 17:00: El Carmen 17:45: Benicalap 19.00: Campanar 20:15: La Roqueta-Arrancapins 21:45: Olivereta 23:30: Regional Houses. 23:40: Invited Entities 23:50: Falla of the Fallera Mayor de Valencia, MarÃa Estela Arlandis Ferrando, Falla Obispo Jaime Pérez-Luis Oliag. 23:55: Official procession of delegations from Burgos, Murcia, Castellón, and Alicante. 00:00: Last five Falleras Mayores de Valencia. 00:05: Fallera Mayor de Valencia, MarÃa Estela Arlandis Ferrando, and her Court of Honor. Accompanied by JCF members and the Valencia Municipal Band.
00:00 - "NIT DEL FOC" Fireworks Castle in the Turia Gardens, near the Palau de les Arts. Pyrotechnics by Fx Caballer.
11:00 - Flower Offering by the Falleras Mayores de Valencia and their Courts of Honor in front of the image of the Patriarch on the Sant Josep Bridge.
12:00 - Solemn Mass in honor of Sant Josep at the Valencia Cathedral, officiated by the Archbishop of Valencia, Enrique Benavent, and offered by Junta Central Fallera and the Guild of Carpenters. With the attendance of the Falleras Mayores de Valencia and their Courts of Honor.
14:00 - "Mascletà " in the Town Hall Square. Pyrotechnics by del Mediterráneo.
19:00 - Fire Parade starting from Paz street to Plaza de la Porta la Mar.
20:00 - Burning of the children's fallas.
20:30 - Burning of the children's falla that has obtained the first prize in the Special Section.
21:00 - Burning of the children's falla in the Town Hall Square.
22:00 - Burning of all fallas in Valencia.
22:30 - Burning of the falla that has obtained the first prize in the Special Section.
23:00 - Burning of the falla in the Town Hall Square. Pyrotechnics by del Mediterráneo.
Among the most anticipated activities are the popular street parties, which will take place on March 9th and from March 15th to 18th, offering fun and music until late at night. To avoid crowds, it has been recommended to the fallas near the Lonja, the Central Market, and the Ruzafa neighborhood to hold their events during the "tardeo" hours.
Additionally, this year new municipal regulations have been implemented stipulating that street parties must suspend the sale of alcohol in public spaces starting from 2:00 in the morning.
For shopping enthusiasts, the popular markets are a must during the Fallas. From the Antique and Second-hand Book Fair on Gran VÃa Marqués del Turia to the Craft Show at the Mercat de Colón, there will be a wide variety of options to explore and enjoy.
Of course, gastronomy will also take a prominent place during the festivities. In many fallas, you can find food trucks and stalls with a wide selection of food and drinks, as well as traditional hot chocolate with fritters and churros to sweeten these festive days even more.
You can take advantage of your time in Valencia to visit the Albufera Natural Park, eat at a restaurant in El Palmar, El Saler, Pinedo, or the beaches of Malvarrosa, Cabanyal, and Las Arenas, not forgetting to visit the city's main monuments. Valencia reached its economic peak in the 15th century when it even surpassed Barcelona in population.
