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The Heartbeat of Barcelona: A Journey Through the Festa Major de Gràcia

Where Creativity and Community Transform the Streets of Barcelona

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Aug 19, 2025
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Festa Major de Gràcia, Barcelona, Spain
Festa Major de Gràcia, Barcelona, Spain

There are city festivals, and then there is the Festa Major de Gràcia. What began in 1817 as a simple celebration of the neighbourhood’s patron saint, Sant Roc, has evolved into a global spectacle of art and community. This annual tradition transforms the quiet streets of Barcelona into a breathtaking, open-air gal…

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