Festes de Sant Roc 2023

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Situated around Plaça Nova by the Cathedral, the Festes de Sant Roc is the Gothic Quarter’s festa major (street festival). It is the oldest of its kind in Barcelona, having been celebrated since 1589. You can expect the usual shenanigans, including sardana dancing, castellers (human tower building) and a correfoc (fire run). It also has some rather unusual elements as well, including its la cucanya contest, in which contestants must successfully walk across a greasy pole, and the glops amb el porró llarg, a drinking competition involving a giant porró wine carafe. Make sure to try the panellets de Sant Roc, the festival’s customary sweet treats.

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