Las Fallas in Valencia is one of the most spectacular festivities in the world, declared Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. Every March, the city is filled with art, gunpowder, music and fire in a celebration that attracts thousands of visitors. If you want to know everything about the Fallas 2025, keep reading because here we tell you about its history, traditions, the official programme and the essential plans to live it to the fullest.
📜 History of the Fallas: How Did This Festival Begin?
The Fallas have their roots in an ancient tradition of Valencian carpenters, who, upon the arrival of spring, burned wooden structures called “parots” to celebrate the end of winter. Over time, these “parots” evolved into the monumental figures we know today as “fallas”.
Each falla consists of a main structure, the ninot, accompanied by several satirical scenes that criticize current issues. Creativity and humor are essential in these ephemeral works of art, culminating in their burning on the night of la Cremà, March 19.
🎆 Traditions of the Fallas: Key Events You Can’t Miss
If it’s your first time at the Fallas, there are some essential traditions you should know:
🎇 1. La Plantà (March 15)
Starting on March 15, the falleros work all night to set up the fallas monuments in the streets of Valencia. It’s impressive to see how, in a matter of hours, the city fills with enormous artistic sculptures ready for competition.
💥 2. La Mascletà (March 1 to 19)
Every day at 2:00 PM, the Plaza del Ayuntamiento fills with explosions during the Mascletà, a gunpowder spectacle where the power of sound is the protagonist. Get ready to feel the vibration in your chest!
🌸 3. The Flower Offering to the Virgen de los Desamparados (March 17 and 18)
Thousands of falleros and falleras parade to the Plaza de la Virgen to offer flowers to the patron saint of Valencia. With the floral donations, a giant mantle is formed over the image of the Virgin. An emotional and very visual event.
🔥 4. La Cremà (March 19)
On the last day of the Fallas, the monuments burn in huge bonfires. At 10:00 PM, the children’s fallas are burned, and at midnight, it’s the turn of the large fallas. The fire symbolizes renewal and the end of the festival.
🎉 5. Fallas Atmosphere: All Day in the Streets
During the Fallas, the city is full of life from early morning until dawn. The streets are filled with music, parades, fireworks, and at night, verbenas and fallas tents where the party continues until sunrise.
📆 Official Program of the Fallas 2025
The Fallas not only occur in March but also have prior events that mark the start of the celebrations:
- Los40 Valencia Pop (March 1): Macro-concert at the Pabellón Fuente de San Luis with prominent artists.
- Casal Viveros Mahou (February 21-23): Free gastronomic and musical event in the Jardines de Viveros.
- Mascletàs (March 1-19): Every day at 2:00 PM in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento.
- Ninot Exhibition (Until March 15): Exhibition of the ninots candidates to be saved from the fire.
- La Plantà (March 15): The fallas are installed in the streets of Valencia.
- Fireworks Displays (March 15-18): Every night on the Paseo de la Alameda.
- Fire Parade (March 19): Parade of fire and pyrotechnics before the Cremà.
- La Cremà (March 19): Burning of the fallas throughout the city.
For the complete and updated program, check the official Visit Valencia website: Fallas 2025 Program
🎭 Most Famous Fallas You Can’t Miss
✔ Falla del Ayuntamiento: The most iconic and the only one financed by the Valencia City Council.
✔ Falla Convento Jerusalén: One of the most awarded, with spectacular monuments every year.
✔ Falla Na Jordana: Known for its creativity and satirical messages.
✔ Falla Cuba-Literato Azorín: Stands out for its impressive nighttime illumination.
✔ Falla Almirante Cadarso-Conde Altea: Always surprises with innovative designs.
📌 Tips to Enjoy the Fallas 2025
✅ Arrive early to events: Especially to the Mascletà and the Offering, as the city fills with people.
✅ Wear comfortable shoes: You’ll be walking a lot, and the streets will be crowded.
✅ Check traffic restrictions: During the Fallas, many streets are closed, and it’s better to use public transport.
✅ Book accommodation in advance: Hotels and apartments fill up quickly.
✅ If you don’t like noise, bring earplugs: The mascletàs can exceed 120 decibels.
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