Q: Is it Recommended to Visit the Gracia Festival?

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A: Yes, it is very recommended to visit the Gracia Festival (Festa Major) because it is quite a unique event. Originally it was an event organized for the local people but it can be enjoyed by everyone, so it has become very popular among tourists too.

During the festival the streets are beautifully decorated with colorful and imaginative hand-made decorations. Tourists can enjoy numerous attractions such as parades, a human tower, workshops, storytelling activities, games and different competitions between the inhabitants of the historic parts of the neighborhood. Naturally during this time there are also many musical events and concerts too.

Tips and Recommendations

• Although the Gracia Festival (Festa Major) takes place every year during the month of August, the exact date changes year by year, so it is recommended to look for this year’s dates in advance.
• Gracia Festival (Festa Major) is recommended during the daytime and also at night. Usually, it starts at 10:00 am and there are parades, a human tower, workshops, storytelling activities, games and different competitions between the locals. Then at night there are many musical events and concerts in the small clubs of the neighborhood.
• The festival is highly recommended for families with small children because there are many interesting and colorful activities and attractions (for additional information – Kids and Families in Gracia and Kids and Families in Barcelona).
• Due to the popularity of the festival, the district becomes extremely overcrowded during this time. So if you want to find a hotel room during the Festival it is recommended to reserve it in advance (for additional information – Hotels near Gracia, and Hotels in Barcelona).
• The Gracia Festival has a smartphone application which provides detailed information about the events.

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