Santa Eulàlia Parade

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Photo by Manu González courtesy of Ajuntament de Barcelona.

Santa Eulàlia's Day begins with the emergence of the gegantona Laia. Accompanied by the sweet sound of the flabiol, she’ll wind her way through the streets of the Gothic Quarter heading to Plaça de Sant Jaume. Before she gets there, she’ll stop at the Santa Eulàlia arch, where legend says the saint suffered from one of her thirteen martyrdoms. There, under the image of Santa Eulàlia, she will dance to the beat of her classic tune. 

Route: Palau de la Virreina, La Rambla, Carrer de la Boqueria, Volta de Santa Eulàlia, Carrer de Ferran and Plaça de Sant Jaume.

What to Do for Festes de Santa Eulàlia

Celebrated in the days surrounding February 12th, the Santa Eulàlia festival program is packed with things to do and see. From parades and exhibits filled with gegants (giants), capgrossos (bigheads) and fire-breathing beasts to giant castells (human towers), traditional dances and correfocs (fire runs), you're sure to find something to delight and amaze you.

But if all the festivities of La Mercè get to be a bit too much, why not take a culture break? Many of the city’s museums observe the holiday with a jornada de portes obertes (open doors). To make the most of your time, take a look at our interactive map with all the locations that are throwing open their doors for free: Free Museums in Barcelona for Santa Eulàlia.

See our page about the Festes de Santa Eulàlia for info on the festival's events and discover the story behind one of the biggest celebrations on Barcelona's calendar and the many traditions that make this beloved Catalan holiday so special.

For more events check our online events calendar.