Street lighting contest
During the fallas, the streets of Valencia are filled with color and joy every night with the lights of the streets that participate in the lighting contest between fallas. Each one of them pretending to be the most beautiful and impressive in its category. This Friday takes place the first lighting of lights. These fallas that set up the lights in their streets participate in a lighting contest. There are 5 commissions that participate in the contest of illuminated streets in Category A, while 21 others do so in Category B.
Switch-on time
The lighting will take place after the Plantà, at 8:00 pm in the fallas of category A, and those of category B at 9:00 pm. The main streets to be illuminated in València are: Sueca, Literato Azorín, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Convento Jerusalén, Matemático Marzal and Malvarrosa. In addition, some of these commissions have organized a light and sound show to delight the city. Now we tell you about it, do not miss it!
Sound and light show
As has been customary in recent years prior to the pandemic, some of the main commissions in category A have surprised by sharing a unique effect combining rhythm, lights, and music. Making the contest even more competitive. But due to the pandemic situation that made this type of acts impossible, and the subsequent situation, forced to have a rigorous protocol and evacuation measures that make many fallas have not been able to participate because of the crowds that are generated and the impositions of the street. Only the Falla Malvarosa-Anotonio Ponz-Cavite is expected to participate in these shows, which has confirmed it in its media announcing schedules so that everyone can enjoy the show. Although the schedules have been modified at the last minute, it is expected that there will be a program made every half hour until 23:00 pm.
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The awards
The Junta Central Fallera has awarded a total budget of 9,100 euros to be distributed among the top 5 commissions in each category. Here is the distribution of the prize:
We hope that you will enjoy these days in the streets of Valencia since the lights will be on every night. For more information do not hesitate to contact us.
