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It was seen as a way to keep city dwellers entertained whilst the bourgeoisie left for cooler climes.
The fair gradually progressed to becoming the most popular fair enjoyed by all and in 1891 included the now famous Battle of Flowers.
There are many artistic performances which you'll enjoy ranging from ballet to rock groups and including folk music with dances such as the zarzuela.
Concerts at the Palau de la Musica, open air cinema, traditional fiestas and the many sports events which take place on the beach and around the port area of Valencia make this a wonderful time to visit Valencia.
Amongst the line up over the past two years have been Bob Dylan, Ziggy Marley, the very popular Spanish singers Jose Mercé, Antonio Orozco and the lovely Pasión Vega.
Others appearing at the event are Boney M and Azul y Negro, The Original Blues Brothers Band, State Opera Of Bulgaria, Loreena McKennitt and Anthology of Opera.
BULLFIGHTING FESTIVAL OF SAN JAIME
Bullfights are held in the central bullring for around ten days and every Saturday there are fantastic Castles pyrotechnicses - firework displays on the beach.
BATTLE OF FLOWERS
The fair finishes with parades of beautiful floats along the Paseo de la Alameda and the traditional Battle of Flowers when the Valencianas on the floats throw flowers at passers by.
The heavy scent of flowers fills the air and the street becomes a blanket of beautiful flowers.
The magic of this beautiful city is enjoyed by all during the Valencia July Fair and there are many late night parties held in the warm summer evenings on the beaches of Valencia.
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