Every year, the city celebrates Las Fallas in honour of its patron saint San José; on 19th March, the streets fill with people wishing to see the giant papier mâché effigies, soak up the atmosphere and enjoy the festival with their family and friends.
Las Fallas effigies caricature important people, scenes from social and political life, fashions and vices, and will be devoured relentlessly by the fire's flames on the night of “La Cremà”.