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This town has a wealth of traditions to boast of, especially in the celebration of festivals which happen all year round, almost without a break. The following are some of their most popular celebrated occasions that are anticipated by everybody, both locals and tourists:
January
20th - San Sebastian Day .
The patron saints day with parades. Two cross-country races
February
Tinkers Parade , a prelude to the carnival Nursemaid's and Shepherd's Day Carnival , a spectacular celebration popular since 1978
March
Domingo de Piñata
Horse racing season begins
April
Second fortnight is the book fair Music festival and festival of Andalucian folklore
May Dia de las Casas Regionales - Displays the different regions of Spain
June 23rd-24th San Juan night - With bonfires to mark the start of summer
July Festival of Jazz Theatre fair
August Semana Grande - Day of the Virgin International fireworks competition Fiesta del 31 de Agosto - Marking the fire of 1813
September Rural sports and folklore fair International Film festival
October Fantasy and Horror Film Festival
November Marathon
December 21st - Feria de Santo Tomás - Arts and crafts market 31st - San Silvestre footrace
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