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Held on the Saturday after Easter, Murcia's Entierro de la Sardina closes the Spring Festivities with a satirical, fire-lit parade. This guide explains the event's timing, whether you need tickets, what happens during the parade, and practical tips for securing a good viewing spot.
The Fiestas de Primavera in Murcia are a week-long celebration that follows Easter Sunday, with dates shifting each year. The main events—the Bando de la Huerta and the Entierro de la Sardina—draw crowds, while open-air barracas serve traditional food throughout the week. Learn how to plan your visit around the movable schedule.
Discover Murcia's Fiestas de Primavera, a week-long spring festival following Easter, featuring the Bando de la Huerta parade, the Entierro de la Sardina, open-air barracas, and traditional huerta culture. Learn how to plan your visit, what to eat, and practical tips for enjoying this vibrant celebration.
The Carnaval de Arrecife fills the Lanzarote capital with color and music each February. Learn about its costumed parades, daytime family events, and the sardine-burning finale, plus practical tips for attending.
Each year on Ash Wednesday, Arrecife says goodbye to its Carnival with the Entierro de la Sardina, a satirical funeral procession that winds from the Arrecife Gran Hotel to Playa de la Rocar. Learn what to wear, who takes part, and where the sardine is finally burned.
