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Corpus Christi in Valencia

10:00am
Plaza de Manises (Manises Square)
Free

About this event

Festivitat del Corpus Christi: Valencia’s “Festa Grossa”

 

Join us in celebrating one of Valencia’s oldest, richest, and most spectacular traditions. Known locally as the "Festa Grossa" (The Big Festival), this historic celebration fills the streets of the old town with ancient dances, majestic parades, and deep cultural heritage dating back to 1355.

 

Experience the unique blend of the solemn and the satirical, culminating in a procession featuring the largest and heaviest monstrance in Spain.

 

Event Schedule

  • 10:00 AM – Pontifical Mass
    • What: A solemn religious service celebrating Corpus Christi.
    • Where: Valencia Cathedral (Plaza de la Almoina, s/n, 46003 València)
  • 12:00 PM – Cavalcade of the Convit (The Invitation)
    • What: The Chaplain of Las Rocas delivers a formal invitation to the festival. Enjoy traditional Corpus Christi street dances and the iconic, lively parade of La Degolla.
    • Where: Starting at Plaza de Manises, 4, 46003 València
  • 2:00 PM – Midday Fireworks Display (Mascletà)
    • What: A powerful, sensory firework display fired by the renowned Pirotecnia Alt Palància.
    • Where: Plaza del Ayuntamiento, s/n, 46002 València
  • 4:30 PM – Departure of Las Rocas
    • What: The historic, monumental wooden triumphal carts (Las Rocas) leave their museum home to parade through the historic center.
    • Where: Casa de las Rocas (Calle de los Almudines, 1, 46003 València)
  • 7:00 PM – Solemn Corpus Christi Procession
    • What: The grand finale of the festival. This majestic parade features thousands of biblical characters and the breathtaking Valencia Monstrance—standing over 4 meters tall and crafted from 600kg of silver, 5kg of gold, platinum, and thousands of pearls and precious stones.
    • Where: Departing from the Valencia Cathedral (Plaza de la Almoina, s/n, 46003 València)

 

Visitor Information

  • Admission: Free
  • Target Audience: All ages, families, culture enthusiasts, and photographers.
  • Getting There: Public transport is highly recommended as extensive road closures will be in place around the historic center. Use Metrovalencia lines 3, 5, or 9 (Xàtiva/Colón stations) or local EMT buses.

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