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• The celebration is in honor of Saint Fermin, a famous priest of the Catholic church. El Dia De San Fermines is celebrated every year from July 6th through July 14th. It is a street festival celebrated in Pamplona, Spain. It is celebrated by over 100,000 locals and visitors every year.

Who, Where, When Chupinazo

The beginning of the festivals is marked by the launching of a rocket called the chupinazo. It is launched off the balcony of a city hall with thousands of people celebrating below. • The procession is the key point of the festival. • It is held on July 7th, and thousands of people parade through the streets with statue of Saint Fermin. • Dancers and entertainers accompany the crowds.

Saint Fermin Procession • The running of the bulls happens daily throughout the festival. It consists of hundreds of people running in front of six bulls down a half-mile stretch of a narrow street in Pamplona. • The run ends in a bull ring where the bulls are held until the afternoon’s bullfight. • This event is very dangerous.

Running of the bulls • A firework spectacle is held every night of the festival.

Fireworks Clothing

• In order to honor Saint Fermin, thousands of members of the festival dress in traditional all- white clothing with red handkerchiefs around the necks. The Giants and big heads

• Everyday of the festival, eight figures are paraded throughout the streets. The giant figures are representative of queens and kings of various races.

• El dia de los Sanfermines could be closely compared to the Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans, Louisiana. • Mardi Gras celebrations last about two weeks, which is similar to the nine days of celebration for el dia de los Sanfermines. • Both celebration bring in thousands of visitors from around the world. Compare and Contrast