Festival and events of October 9th in Valencia

The most solemn moment of October 9th begins at noon with the lowering of the Real Senyera (Royal Flag) from the balcony of Valencia's City Hall. Following tradition, the flag is lowered vertically without bowing to anyone. The procession travels through the emblematic streets of San Vicente and Plaza de la Reina, accompanied by top authorities and the sound of bells. After the Te Deum in the Cathedral, the march culminates at the Parterre with an emotional floral offering before the equestrian statue of Jaume I, reaffirming the pride and identity of the Valencian people.

At the end of the Civic Procession, the epicenter of the party moves to the City Hall Square (Plaza del Ayuntamiento) for the most anticipated event for gunpowder lovers. At 2:00 p.m., the Valencia sky shakes with a "Mascletà" specifically designed to commemorate October 9th. It is not just noise; it is a pyrotechnic percussion concert with an in crescendo rhythm that culminates in a deafening final earthquake. The aroma of gunpowder and the vibration of the ground create a unique atmosphere that unites thousands of Valencians in a single heartbeat under the midday sun.

The Moors and Christians Parade (Entrada de Moros y Cristianos) begins at 5:00 p.m. with the descent from the City Hall Square (Plaza del Ayuntamiento) to the Glorieta, a prelude to the great procession. Afterwards, the parade travels through the city center with majestic squads, pageantry, dances, and live music, filling the heart of Valencia with epic spirit and color.