May Festival
The May Festival is celebrated on 11 May every year in honour of Sant Anastasi, a Roman soldier who was born in Lleida and martyred in Badalona by order of Emperor Diocletian in the year AD 303.
The wide range of popular activities includes the spectacular floral offering and the battle of the flowers, both of which are held on 11 May.
A parade is held on the Rambla de Ferran with many floats from which people throw confetti and streamers at the public. Another attraction is the ubiquitous presence of the emblematic dragon, Lo Marraco, and the oldest pair of giants in Catalonia, Marc Antonio and Cleopatra, which were made in 1840.
The festa major ends just as colourfully as it began, with a spectacular fireworks display.
Contact
Culture Department - 64 Blondel Avenue
Phone: 973 700 393 - 973 700 394
