Festivals in Lliçà d'Amunt
Discover the main festivals and traditions of Lliçà d'Amunt, in Vallès Oriental.
Local festivals in Lliçà d'Amunt
The Festa Major is usually celebrated in early September and is a high point in the municipality's cultural and social life. The Toc d'inici and opening address begin several days in which streets, squares and public venues host giants, sardanes, drumming, a correfoc, concerts, sporting events and community gatherings organised with the participation of the Town Council and local organisations.
Sant Julià and the aplecs
On 7 January, Lliçà d'Amunt honours its patron Sant Julià with an aplec at the parish church. The second weekend after Easter brings the Aplec de Sant Valerià, a historic gathering in the area; the Sant Baldiri and Santa Justa aplecs complete this calendar of community meetings connected with local chapels and landscapes.
Other celebrations: Sant Antoni Abat and carnival
The Sant Antoni Abat festival maintains a local tradition spanning more than eight decades and brings residents, animals and other participants together for its customary events. Carnival fills the streets with a parade led by Rei Carnestoltes and a costume competition involving families, associations and local groups.