El Chupinazo de San Fermin is launched from the balcony of the town hall of Pamplona every noon on July 6. With him the beginning of the festivities of San Fermin before a massive public in the Town Hall Square.
This tradition is relatively recent. Although rockets used to be launched on the eve of San Fermin, these had no major relevance. In 1941 the event took solemnity and official character, when it was the mayor himself - advised by his deputy mayor and a journalist - who was in charge of lighting the fuse from the main balcony of the city. Town Hall. Later this task would rotate between the municipal authorities and honorable exceptions.
La Town Hall SquareIt has an area of 2.502 square meters. During the Chupinazo, around 12.500 people gather (five per square meter). This gives an idea of how tight the event is. To the cry of "Long live San Fermín! Gora San Fermín! ”, The Plaza burst into screams and cheers. The facade of Town hall is adorned with banners and the signs of Spain, Navarre (red), Pamplona (green) and Europe. It is after the inauguration that everyone ties a red scarf around their neck.
There are several recommendations to attend the chupinazo:
- You must go at least two hours in advance to the plaza, or else it will be very difficult to do so.
- It is advisable to wear comfortable and light clothing (yes, white) because the heat among the crowd is suffocating. Opt for sports shoes (not sandals) and something easy to wash.
- If you are not willing to be in the crowd it is advisable to stay outside. Visibility is not that bad. Or you can also rent a balcony overlooking the Plaza del Ayuntamiento. For weeks before, in many of them posters have been hung with contact telephone numbers for rent.
- It is not advisable to bring valuables such as expensive cameras or jewelry. If you carry a camera, it's a good idea to make it waterproof.
- It is not advisable to go with children, the elderly or if you are prone to dizziness or claustrophobia.
2009 Chupinazo
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