FIRA DE JULIOL (Fair of July)

The July Fair, born on 21 this same month in the year 1871, with a colorful parade, pavilions, exhibition and sale of plants and products in general. The motivation of this fair was to give a leisure offer alternative for residents, not to leave the city to go to cooler areas during this month because of the heat and lack of recreational offerings and to attract tourism. So the council decided to hold an annual fair and an exposition of all kinds of products.
Gradually increasing the festivities until become established in 1891 the battle of the flowers, where they engaged in a soft struggle between the majestic and floral carriages and the public. Where hundreds of thousands of carnation are thrown through the air for about an hour, creating a floral blanket on the floor (this battle is celebrated the last Sunday of the month).
During the first fifteen days, since 1886, celebrates the International Competition of Bands. Currently shared between the Palau de la Música and the bullring.
The counterpoint "cultural" in the second half of the month, are bullfights.
In the Jardines de Viveros, there is a festival, with a variety of artists including Jazz, Rock, Pop, Ballet, Theatre, Flamenco and more.
The July Fair, also accompanied by several fireworks.

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Historical picture of a chariot of the battle of flowers, taken from the website of the City of Valencia.