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San Fermín
Running of the bulls
Watch out!
Food, drink, sleeping
Txupinazo
Riau-riau
The peñas
The corrida
The night
Music
New traditions
Comparsa
Procession
Line-up
Itinerary
History
Pobre de mí
Shows
Pamplona
How to arrive
Gallery
F.A.Q.
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  PROCESSION
On the 7th of July, from 10'00 in the morning until 2'00 in the afternoon this age-old tradition (it may date from the 13th century) lost in time, takes place through the streets of the old part of Pamplona.

The city corporation in all their finery, and accompanied by all kinds of music bands, including the official brass-band - The Pamplonesa - as well as the Giants, the official entourage etc. all set off to head for the Cathedral to collect the "cabildo" or official assemblage of ecclesiastical representatives.

Then, once united, all head off for the church of San Lorenzo, where the remains of San Fermin are kept, to carry out the figure of San Fermin. The figure is paraded through the street with all possible pomp and ceremony during some two hours and is then brought back to the church. The city corporation once more head back to the cathedral to separate from the ecclesiastical party and return to the Town Hall. Thus ends the procession for another year.

The most interesting thing about the procession is the pomp and ceremony which accompanies it in the different small acts along the way. There are homages paid to the saint and often

impromptu songs are directed at the figure of the saint by people along the route. Perhaps the most moving moment is the entrance to the Cathedral (the momentico).

WHERE TO WATCH IT

This is a good time to get the camera out. There's no denying that with all the finery, and ancient costumes on show, the bright-coloured spectacle is an open invitation to shot a good photo.

There is also time and space to enjoy the parade without too much hassle from crowds. As the parade is long the route can be lined without creating dense crowds at any one spot. The best place to see everything is from the street and there's no need to look for a balcony.

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