Festes del Raval
Activity dates
Dates de celebració
The weekend prior to the Feast of the Mare de Déu del Carme
Feast Day: 16 July
El Raval is a neighbourhood in the Ciutat Vella district and it sprang up after the expansion of the medieval walls. Today it is inhabited by people who were born here and people who have come from lots of different countries and cultures. Consequently you can find shops and restaurants of very different nationalities. This intercultural mix has characterised the neighbourhood for decades and is clearly reflected in the festa major, in mid-July.
The Raval festival is organised by the residents' association, the Associació de Veïns del Carme, with a lot of activities that are designed to appeal to all ages and tastes: music and dance, havaneres, gegants, diables, castellers, theatre, communal meals, activities for kids and sports competitions. There is even a skating race that has caught on in recent years. Since 1983 local traders have also promoted an exhibition of artisans and shopkeepers.
Reason
The festival is in honour of the Mare de Déu del Carme, the patron saint of the neighbourhood's main parish.
About festivities
Supplementary information
Organisers
Associació de Veïns del carrer del Carme.