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Fallas 2026 Open in Valencia With First Mascletà as City Activates Traffic Curbs and Safety Measures

City services are now geared for a 19‑day pyrotechnic schedule with set times and assigned crews.

Overview

  • Sunday’s 2 p.m. opener in Plaza del Ayuntamiento was fired by Pirotecnia Peñarroja, followed by an 8 p.m. show by Pirotecnia Crespo, launching the official program through March 19.
  • Cruz Roja reported 43 people assisted during the inaugural mascletà, mostly fainting episodes, with three attendees transferred to hospitals.
  • The municipal Bando Fallero imposes central traffic closures around key streets from March 1 to 16 with timings tied to events, and suspends blue‑zone ORA enforcement from March 9 at 09:00 to March 20 at 09:00.
  • Metrovalencia reinforced service on March 1 with extra metro units around midday, extended boosts on Lines 1, 2 and 9 until 21:00, and trams in double composition to increase capacity.
  • Daily mascletàs at 14:00 continue through March 19 with designated firms, with Monday’s display set for Pirotecnia Hnos. Sirvent under the theme “Va por ti maestro.”