Festa Major de Gràcia 2006

Preparations before the Big Event!

On August 15, 2006 the barrio Gràcia holds its traditional festivities and the neighborhood is jumping with fun.

About twenty-four streets and five plazas will be decorated in different themes competing for the best-decorated prize.

Some areas will have carnivals for the little ones.

For the big folks, there will be music and food and dancing and more food, and the famous Castellers will do what they do best … CLIMB!

Click HERE to see my previous post of the Castellers with video. I guarantee you will like it.

It’s Alice in Wonderland, and Halloween all rolled into one.

People of all ages and genders have been quietly making giant animals, underworld seas, extra-terrestial beings and whatever else you can think of.

Remember: I have no idea what the themes are in some of these videos and photos. My idea and intent is to show you the people, their creativity, the neighborhood and a chance to be, for a little while, with me in Catalunya.

So come and enjoy because as of August 15 to August 21, 2006 I will be posting (hopefully) as many events as possible.

Below is an embedded slideshow of some of the following participants.

• Plaça de Rius y Taulet
• Carrer Verdi/Marti
• Carrer Verdi/Robi
• Plaça de Sant Miquel
• Carrer Berga

For FLICKR slideshow, click on the link below.

View barcalunacy's Festa Major de Gracia:Preparation photoset.