La Mercè(Barcelona)
Barcelona’s vibrant ‘La Mercè’ festival celebrates the city’s patron saint with parades, fireworks, and cultural events each September.
‘La Mercè’ is Barcelona’s annual festival honoring Our Lady of Mercy, the city’s patron saint, and takes place around September 24. Recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage, the festival features traditional castellers (human towers), correfocs (fire-run spectacles), and the iconic giant papier-mâché figures. Street performances, concerts, art installations, and fireworks light up Barcelona’s neighborhoods, attracting locals and visitors. Highlights include the Parade of Giants, Sardana dance gatherings, and community-led offerings at Montjuïc. La Mercè embodies Barcelona’s rich cultural heritage, communal spirit, and love of art and festivity.
La Mercè
Barcelona