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Pictures Mercè Festival BarcelonaLa Mercè Festival in Barcelona is in September every year. Called the "Festival of Festivals" it is the biggest festival of the year in Barcelona lastings 4 days and usually ending on 24th September, which is the public holiday called "La Mercè." Top things to do Mercè Festival Mercè Piromusical is a spectacular fireworks, water and light display. Read more  The Mercè Festival boasts vibrant parades teeming with Catalan traditions and colors.       Human tower building bythe Barcelona Falcons  At the pinnacle of a castell, you'll find a nimble and petite child, the sole member of the troupe wearing a safety helmet. More pictures castellers  Catalan 'cobla' concert on Plaça de Sant Jaume  The Merce Festival has a huge programme of free concerts including the outdoor BAM music festival  The Merce firerun Correfoc is a highlight of the festival. More photos of Correfoc  Human towers are a quite recent Catalan tradition first documented in 18th century but only gaining popularity throughout Catalonia in the last 70 years. Towers can be up to 9 levels high.    La Cascada fountain at Parc de la Ciutadella during Merce  'Hivernacle' greenhouse during the Merce Parc de la Llum  The children's Correfoc and adult Correfoc are big Merce festival attractions.  La Senyera flag during the light show on facade of city hall on Plaça de Sant Jaume.  Another amazing light show effect on city hall  There are Diada Castellera human tower days on Plaça de Sant Jaume.  Plaça de Sant Jaume is packed for the Castellers days.   The biggest Merce parade is called La Gran La Cavalcada de la Mercè  El Lleó - the Lion - one of Barcelona's mythical beasts often seen in processions  The Merce book market on street Passeig de Gracia  Circ al Castell - Merce circus festival at Montjuic Castle  Merce harbour swim 'Travessia Nedant al Port de Barcelona'  Merce wine festival - special day for collectors to trade Cava bottle tops called a "Chapa de Cava"  La Merce has many activities for children.  Dancers in the parade La Gran Cabalgata de la Mercè   Merce giants ball - Xambanga de Gegants. More pictures of gegants  Jet fighers in formation over Barcelona at the former Festa al Cel - Barcelona Airshow - on the weekend after the main Merce festival but in recent years did not take place    Concurs de Colles Sardanistes – Sardanes dancing competition at Merce Festival. More pictures of Sardanes  Merce open water harbour swim "Travessia Nedant al Port de Barcelona"  Watching the Barcelona airshow from the beach walls. Barcelona beaches  Don't miss the Sardenes day at La Merce  Grallers - pipers. Read more about Grallers   Well protected dragon tamer at the children's correfoc - correfoc infantil. Read tips about how to dress for correfoc  Guide to Merce Festival Barcelona |
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