Spain has always been known as an incredible tourist spot. All over the country there are a large number of events that draw tens of thousands of people annually to witness the culture, modern nightlife, and age old traditions of the Spanish. However, there is one celebration that is renowned above all others: San Fermin.

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San Fermin is a festival that is held each year in Pamplona, a small city in Navarre. Beginning on the 6th of July, the afternoon Opening Ceremony draws a huge crowd around Town Hall, where the Pamplona party kicks off with the firing of a small rocket called the “chupinazo”, then leads into a huge celebration with live music, champagne, and plenty of dancing. But that is only the first day of the festival, and from then until the Closing Ceremony (14th July) there are a number of activities and events for you to enjoy.

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Probably the most well known and exciting events of the San Fermin festival is the Encierro, or Bull Run. This is a daily spectacle, and every morning a collection of bulls are run through the streets to the local arena, where they will be pitted against one another (as well as a few brave men) in a bullfight. But the real excitement of this morning stampede comes from the many people who choose to run alongside them.

If you would prefer to skip the early morning jog and want to settle down to watch the bull fight itself, the Matador’s take the arena each night at 6:30 PM, where they will boldly stand up against the threat of two large, angry bulls. It’s a heart pounding, gut wrenching sight, but luckily this is one fight where the hero’s nearly always seem to win.
Another local favorite is the Parade of the Giants (also affectionately known as the ‘Bigheads‘), where each morning the streets are overtaken by large, paper mache characters carried by San Fermin’s dancers. But if you would rather see the city come alive with the night entertainments of the festival, you will love the Pena’s, local social clubs that march through the streets playing music for the other night owls. Theres always plenty of singing, dancing, and drinking during these times, and you are sure to enjoy yourself, even if the next morning you find yourself regretting it.
But sadly the Pamplona party much eventually come to an end, and so on the last night you can experience the wonders of the Closing Ceremony. It begins with a candlelight march through the main area to the local church to say goodbye to the season, and to another happy festival passed. Then you can end the night with a huge fireworks show, and singsong, as you and the other guests lament the end with the words “Pobre de mí, pobre de mi, que se han acabado las fiestas de San Fermín“.

These events, as well as the easy going accommodations, guest orientation, and welcome party will make this one experience you will never forget. So head to Pamplona for the San Fermin festival, and have the time of your life at one of the world’s most famous celebrations.

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