Blanes to split iconic Fireworks Contest dates to avoid clashing with election
Event in Costa Brava town to be held in two parts, from July 21-22 and 24-26
The iconic Blanes Fireworks Contest will take place between July 21 and 26 this year, but with no spectacle scheduled for Sunday, July 23, to avoid clashing with the Spanish election.
The 51st competition, which coincides with the town's 'festa major' was initially due to begin on July 22, but that has been brought forward by one day.
Regarding the rest of the holiday celebrations, local authorities are evaluating which events to modify. It's likely that the 'correfoc' traditional fire run will be moved to another date as it usually takes place on the first Sunday of the festival.
The International Fireworks Contest of Blanes involves a security and emergency plan that requires nearly 300 personnel including police officers, firefighters, civil protection workers, health workers, and support teams. This volume of staff will make it impossible to organize the competition on the same day as the election.
In this year's edition of the competition, there will be three Spanish companies and two foreign firms battling for the top honor.
The shows will start at 11.30 pm each night, as usual.