{"id":2486,"date":"2016-06-14T09:00:14","date_gmt":"2016-06-14T07:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bizflats.com\/blog\/?p=2486"},"modified":"2020-08-06T19:43:05","modified_gmt":"2020-08-06T17:43:05","slug":"festa-major-de-gracia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bizflats.com\/blog\/festa-major-de-gracia","title":{"rendered":"Festa Major de Gr\u00e0cia: See the Streets Come Alive!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img width=\"2196\" height=\"1365\" data-public-id=\"barcelona-passeig-de-gracia\/barcelona-passeig-de-gracia.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/bizflats\/images\/w_2196,h_1365,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1587484491\/barcelona-passeig-de-gracia\/barcelona-passeig-de-gracia.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Enjoy the Festa Major de Gracia\" class=\"wp-post-2486 wp-image-2958\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1587484491\" data-seo=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/bizflats\/images\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1587484491\/barcelona-passeig-de-gracia\/barcelona-passeig-de-gracia.jpg?_i=AA 2196w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/bizflats\/images\/w_300,h_186,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1587484491\/barcelona-passeig-de-gracia\/barcelona-passeig-de-gracia.jpg?_i=AA 300w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/bizflats\/images\/w_1024,h_637,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1587484491\/barcelona-passeig-de-gracia\/barcelona-passeig-de-gracia.jpg?_i=AA 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2196px) 100vw, 2196px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Festa Major de Gr\u00e0cia<\/strong> is springing up in Barcelona again this year from August 15th through the 21st. One of the city&#8217;s foremost street festivals, this is a wonderful time to visit and experience traditional Catalan culture in one of the most beautiful and quirky neighborhoods in Catalonia. Both an opportunity to learn about Spanish traditions as well as enjoy delicious food and wonderful entertainment, Festa Major de Gr\u00e0cia is truly an event of the year for many residents who graciously devote their public spaces to celebrating their ancestry, all the while welcoming guests &#8211; about 1.5 million of them each year &#8211; to share in this annual celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_64 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662d7fd304e71\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662d7fd304e71\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bizflats.com\/blog\/festa-major-de-gracia\/#A_Local_Tradition\" title=\"A Local Tradition\">A Local Tradition<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bizflats.com\/blog\/festa-major-de-gracia\/#Grand_Decorations\" title=\"Grand Decorations\">Grand Decorations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bizflats.com\/blog\/festa-major-de-gracia\/#Other_Activities_at_Festa_Major_de_Gracia\" title=\"Other Activities at Festa Major de Gr\u00e0cia\">Other Activities at Festa Major de Gr\u00e0cia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bizflats.com\/blog\/festa-major-de-gracia\/#Come_Stay_with_Us_at_bizFlats_Vacation_Rentals\" title=\"Come Stay with Us at bizFlats Vacation Rentals!\">Come Stay with Us at bizFlats Vacation Rentals!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Local_Tradition\"><\/span>A Local Tradition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Gr\u00e0cia was once an independent town outside of Barcelona proper. As the city grew it engulfed this small community, but its roots have remained intact over the years through the hard work&nbsp;and commitment of the founding families. A way in which the area has remained such a tight community over the years is by hosting their annual <a href=\"http:\/\/www.timeout.com\/barcelona\/things-to-do\/festa-major-de-gracia-2015\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Festa Major de Gr\u00e0cia<\/a>. Completely volunteer-led, members of the community have continued, year-after-year, to band together and host this outstanding celebration of Catalan culture in their very own streets. The communal feeling they create is indeed what keeps both residents and visitors returning every year for this event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Grand_Decorations\"><\/span>Grand Decorations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The main attraction is the outlandish and extravagant decorations that take months of planning, and days of setup before the festival each year. Local business owners and community members devote a lot of time to transforming the neighborhood into different scenes of underwater and Outerspace worlds, or even a zombie hangout. Every evening after sunset these displays light up, making for a beautiful evening stroll or an epic time to enjoy some tapas. The biggest crowds are found after sunset on August 15th as people flock to the streets to witness the first lighting of the year. Don&#8217;t miss seeing what worlds will arise at this year&#8217;s celebration!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Activities_at_Festa_Major_de_Gracia\"><\/span>Other Activities at Festa Major de Gr\u00e0cia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from the decorations, which are themselves worth the trip, festival goers can also look forward to tasting many dishes of Catalan tradition, drinking their wines, and enjoying their music that is played right in the street. This festival is completely free, besides the food and drink you might enjoy amid the created worlds, and is a the perfect activity for the whole family. The little ones will love exploring, eating and dancing in this festive atmosphere. More information on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.festamajordegracia.cat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this year&#8217;s schedule<\/a> can be found here in the coming weeks, so you can start getting excited for the Festa Major de Gr\u00e0cia 2016.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Come_Stay_with_Us_at_bizFlats_Vacation_Rentals\"><\/span><strong>Come Stay with Us at bizFlats Vacation Rentals!<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Being a busy Mediterranean metropolitan city, Barcelona is full of fun, inventive and traditional <a title=\"Electronic Music Lovers Unite at S\u00f3nar Festival Barcelona\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bizflats.com\/blog\/electronic-music-lovers-unite-at-sonar-festival-barcelona\">events<\/a> like this one. If you have yet to visit this wonderful destination, be it for a holiday or just because you&#8217;ve never seen it, don&#8217;t wait any longer &#8212; start planning your trip now! While looking for a place to stay, be sure to peruse these wonderful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bizflats.com\/spain\/barcelona-apartments-rentals.html\" class=\"rank-math-link\">short term rentals<\/a> throughout the city, from the beach to the <a title=\"Get Lost in the History of the Barcelona Gothic Quarter\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bizflats.com\/blog\/barcelona-gothic-quarter\">Gothic Quarter<\/a>. There is no better way to explore a new place than from the comfort of your very own urban flat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Photo by JackF \/ Thinkstock<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Festa Major de Gr\u00e0cia is springing up in Barcelona again this year from August 15th through the 21st. One of the city&#8217;s foremost street festivals, this is a wonderful time to visit and experience traditional Catalan culture in one of the most beautiful and quirky neighborhoods in Catalonia. 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