Sant Carles de la Ràpita Major Festivities 2025

Sant Carles de la Ràpita Major Festivities 2025

Sant Carles de la Ràpita Major Festivities 2025

From 18 to 28 July

Join us for the Major Festivities of Sant Carles de la Ràpita – a joyful celebration of local culture, music, traditions, and gastronomy in the heart of the Ebro Delta.

📅 Key dates and highlights

🔸 Friday 18 July

  • 11:00 p.m.: Opening with "Són Festes" music night.

  • 11:30 p.m.: Traditional fire bulls (embolat).

🔸 Saturday 19 July

  • Morning: Bull parade and traditional giants.

  • 10:30 p.m.: Official opening speech by filmmaker Joanna Pardos.

  • Followed by fireworks and live music with Panther Orchestra.

🐂 Bull-related activities (19–26 July)

  • Afternoon bull games at 6:30 p.m.

  • Morning bull parades (22–26 July).
    (⚠️ Entry forbidden for minors under 14 by law.)

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family and themed days

  • 20 July – Local Women’s Day: parade, vermouth, community lunch.

  • 22 July – Children’s Day: water inflatables, mussel tasting, folk games.

  • 23 July – Peñas (local groups) Day: paella contest, games, evening show.

🎶 Music and folk culture

  • Havaneres by Orfeó Pau Casals.

  • Castellers (human towers), traditional dances, sardanas, music every night.

  • “Són Festes” party space with DJs.

🔥 Correfoc (fire run) and fireworks

  • 24 July, 10:30 p.m.: Spectacular Correfoc (street fire parade).

  • Avoid parking along the route and keep windows closed.

🙌 25 July – Saint James’ Day

  • Mass, traditional horse pulling, Holi Colors, sardanas, and fireworks at the beach.

🎯 Closing weekend (26–28 July)

  • Games, crazy car race, bull shows, and final night parties.

ℹ️ Useful information

  • Fair with low-stimulation hours (6–8 p.m.).

  • Tickets for communal meals available from 2 July at the Town Hall.

  • Full programme (PDF): turismelarapita.com