Valencia to hold its regional celebrations on October 9th

On October 9th, the day of Valencia Regional Celebrations, the city on the river Turia will be the setting for a historic parade, starting at 5.30 p.m. Over 700 characters will be lining the city streets, just as in 1428, the year in which Alfonso the Magnanimous organised a parade in memory of King Jaume I. Furthermore, just like every year, there will be a civil procession in which Valencia's regional flag known as the Real Senyera, will be paraded through the streets to the Cathedral. Of course, there will be no lack of festive acts such as the traditional firecrackers or mascletaes and bull fighting.

On October 9th, Alicante, Valencia and Castellón will also be celebrating the festivity of Sant Dionís, patron saint of lovers, when it is traditional to give la mocaorà, a knotted silk handkerchief that contains marzipan. 

The City of Arts and Sciences (CAC) is also taking part in Valencia's Regional Celebrations. On October 8th and 9th, all visitors who can prove they were born or live in any of the three provinces that make up the region can visit the complex free of charge. On October 11th, there will be celebrations to mark Music Day at the Palau de les Arts festival hall.

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