Where is a good spot to watch the procession?

The route runs along Calle San Vicente and Plaza de la Reina, so pick a stretch along either. It starts at noon from Plaza del Ayuntamiento, and the crowd builds early.

Is the mascletà too loud for young kids?

It is loud, built around a chest-thumping rhythm. Stand near the edge of the plaza rather than the center, and bring ear protection for babies and toddlers.

Can we do the parade and the mascletà in one outing?

Yes. The mascletà is in Plaza del Ayuntamiento in the early afternoon, and the parade follows later in the afternoon from Jardines de la Glorieta, ending by the Estación del Norte, next to Xàtiva metro.

Will we see the Royal Banner and the sword?

Both are carried in the Civic Procession. The banner is lowered from the Ayuntamiento balcony at the start, so be in the plaza by noon to catch that.

Upcoming

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9 d'Octubre in València: Senyera Procession, Mascletà and Moros i Cristians Parade

Name: 9 d'Octubre in València: Senyera Procession, Mascletà and Moros i Cristians Parade
Start: 2027-10-09
End: 2027-10-09

When: Sat Oct 9, 2027
Ages: All ages
Price: Free

9 d'Octubre in València: Senyera Procession, Mascletà and Moros i Cristians Parade photo 1

9 d'Octubre in València: Senyera Procession, Mascletà and Moros i Cristians Parade photo 2

9 d'Octubre in València: Senyera Procession, Mascletà and Moros i Cristians Parade photo 3

FestivalCiutat VellaValencia

Where

Plaça de l'Ajuntament, Plaça d'Alfons el Magnànim, Jardins de la Glorieta and Estació del Nord

Ages

All ages

Setting

Outdoors

Plan for

Drop-in, catch one part or all three

Music

Traditional Valencian folk music, brass bands

Mascletà

Daytime firecracker show around 2pm

What you need to know

Mascletà is loud, so bring ear protection for young kids and stand back from the square
A long gap before the parade, time for lunch between the mascletà and the afternoon costumes
Costumed parade in the afternoon, a calmer pick if the noon crowds are too much for little ones

About

València's day of the Valencian Community is a street celebration. A civic procession carries the Royal Banner and King Jaume I's sword through the old center, a mascletà (a daytime firecracker show built on noise and rhythm) shakes the main square, and a Moors and Christians parade of costumed groups closes the day.

Schedule

Sat, Oct 9

12pm
Civic Procession
The Royal Banner comes down from the balcony, then the procession carries it and Jaume I's sword to the Cathedral and back, with a floral offering to the king. Times on this list are from 2026; the 2027 program comes out in early October.
Plaça de l'Ajuntament → Plaça d'Alfons el MagnànimRoute ↗
around 2pm
Mascletà
The traditional daytime firecracker display. Loud, so bring ear protection for young kids.
Plaça de l'AjuntamentMaps ↗
3:45pm
Bajada de Gloria
A traditional walk of the parade route in reverse, from the city hall square to La Glorieta, ahead of the parade.
Plaça de l'Ajuntament → Jardins de la GlorietaRoute ↗
5pm
Moors and Christians parade
Costumed Moors and Christians groups parade with their bands, ending in front of Estació del Nord and the bullring.
Jardins de la Glorieta → Estació del NordRoute ↗

Free

Sat, Oct 9, 2027

12:00 PM

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Where it is

Plaça de l'Ajuntament
Pl. de l'Ajuntament, 1, Ciutat Vella, 46002 València, Valencia, Spain
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Plaça d'Alfons el Magnànim
Plaça d'Alfons el Magnànim, Ciutat Vella, 46003 València, Valencia, Spain
Directions ↗
Jardins de la Glorieta
Carrer del General Palanca, 4, Ciutat Vella, 46003 València, Valencia, Spain
Directions ↗
Estació del Nord
Carrer d'Alacant, 25, 46004 València, Valencia, Spain
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Event website
Official page from the organizer.

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