In Christianity, Easter is commemorated in March or April. Forty days before the Easter (without counting the Sundays) is the called the Fat Tuesday which is the last day of the carnivals, and also the best day among all the carnival days. These days are undoubtedly fun times to see thousands of people dressed in flamboyant costumes, as they go through cheerful convoys in the city avenues. Also not to be missed are the colorful floats being paraded around the city. This occasion is definitely a must-see when in La Coruña at the right time of the year.
MAR PITA FESTIVAL TIME
In La Coruña , the month of August is definitely synonymous to the word festivals . There are various events every day of the month all over the city. During this month, the locals and tourists can take pleasure in the Medieval Market , when the Old City transforms and depicts the splendor of the olden days (the sea battle that memorialized the English attack in the year 1589). A convoy of brightly colored floats and magnificent fireworks display in the Orzan Bay commences this fun festival.
THE BONFIRES OF SAN JUAN
The La Coruña people welcome the summer season with great fervor by taking part in celebrating the Bonfires of San Juan . On the night of San Juan, which is said to be the shortest night of the year , La Coruña transforms into a colossal flare. The whole of La Coruña is united in this memorable celebration, and the most amazing sight to witness is the large number of blazing bonfires on the beaches of Riazor and Orzán . The dark of night is beautifully speckled the bright orange and yellow hues of the fires.
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