SHOPPING | CONTACT | NEWS | SUBSCRIBE ENG ITA ESP ENG ITA ESP Flambeaux Procession 2025, traditional procession, 31 December Flambeaux Procession 2025 WHERE: Comrie, ScotlandWHEN: 31st December 2025 Fire as a purification to drive out all the evil spirits of the year just ended, and to start the new year in the best possible way.Fire as the only common denominator of Hogmanay, the traditional Scottish New Year which, almost everywhere, sees it as the protagonist of large bonfires and fires. Among the many events scattered all over the country, the Flambeaux Procession, in the small village of Comrie, has found more and more success among visitors, attracted by the spectacularity of these flaming torches that exceed 3 meters in height. Each year, at midnight, these extraordinary flaming torches light up the city at dusk, for a truly unique spectacle. During the event, songs, dances and the unmissable ceilidh evening, to get 2025 off to a great start Photo ©, Scottish Rural Network PRACTICAL INFO HOW TO GET Comrie is a small village in Pertshire, just under 100 kilometers north of Edinburgh.Comrie can be reached by car from the capital in about an hour and a half, via the M90 (fastest route)From Glasgow it takes about an hour, crossing the M80.Scottish Citylink guarantees more or less regular connections with Comrie, with bus 913. The journey takes about 2 hours.From Glasgow, take the E3 bus (Ember) to Broxden and continue with the 913 bus, for a total of 150 minutes. TICKETS 2025 Attending the Flambeaux Procession is totally free and you don’t need to buy any entrance tickets. You can personally take part in the procession, or watch as a mere curious from one of the streets of the city. FLAMBEAUX PROCESSION PROGRAM 2025 Appointment on December 31st, just before midnight, in Melville Square, near the Royal Hotel. Here, a group of selected inhabitants will have the task of transporting the traditional 3 meter high poles, which are surmounted by large sacks set on fire (the Flambeaux).At the same time, the traditional ceilidh to celebrate the New Year begins from Melville Square, while the Flambeaux procession continues through the streets of Comrie, amidst music and masked parades. Headed by musicians and bagpipers, the parade reaches the banks of the River Earn for the traditional ceremonial of the launch of the Flambeaux. In this way, the city can be freed from all evil spirits. *All information contained herein, including opening hours and prices, is for informational purposes only and is not considered official. We always recommend consulting official channels. All names and trademarks appearing herein belong to their respective owners. Related Latest Posts Map of the Place Share the Post
Els Enfarinats
SHOPPING | CONTACT | NEWS | SUBSCRIBE ENG ITA ESP ENG ITA ESP Els Enfarinats 2025, December 28. Program, what to do and see Els Enfarinats 2025 WHERE: Ibi, SpainWHEN: 28th December 2025 Eggs and flour are the main ingredients of one of the most incredible, and weird, events in Spain: Els Enfarinats. A celebration that has been going on for almost 2 centuries, on December 28th (Day of Innocence) in the small Spanish village of Ibi, not far from beautiful Alicante. Nothing to do, however, with Christmas and Gastronomy. Taking a cue from an eventBiblical, the streets of Ibi will be invaded by soldiers armed with eggs and flour ready to strike anyone who gets in their way. And if the warriors are only figurants, eggs and flour are real. Arm yourself with a helmet and shield if you don’t want to be floured!In any case, as absurd as it may seem, the party is truly engaging. In a short time you will find yourself wrapped in clouds of flour and you will try to dodge the eggs and firecrackers in every way. Photo ©, Jose-Maria Moreno Garcia PRACTICAL INFO HOW TO GET The small town of Ibi is located about 40 kilometers north of Alicante.From the latter, by car, you can arrive in about half an hour along the Autovia del Mediterrani.For those wishing to use public transport, there is the L2B bus that leaves from Av. Salamanca and arrives in the center of Ibi. USEFUL INFO The event is free and open to an audience of all ages, however the presence of children is highly discouraged. Despite being a goliardic party, attention must be paid to the eggs. Do not go in the best clothes and if you are coming specifically for a day trip, bring a change. ELS ENFATINATS 2025 PROGRAM On Saturday 27th December, during the evening, the Enmantats (men wrapped in blankets) parade through the streets of Ibi. They tell parodies about the most significant events of the year and set the rules for the following day. On Tuesday morning, after the competition to get hold of the symbol from the hands of the mayor of Ibi, the Enfarinats take over the city: the battle with eggs and flour begins in the main square of Ibi.In a moment you will find yourself catapulted into a shower of eggs, flour and firecrackers! *All information contained herein, including opening hours and prices, is for informational purposes only and is not considered official. We always recommend consulting official channels. All names and trademarks appearing herein belong to their respective owners. Related Latest Posts Map of the Place Share the Post