Toc d’inici [Opening Ceremony]: Communal procession and Ministrils del Camí Ral

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Popular culture. The ritual that will kick off the city’s big annual festival, following the opening speech by Carme Solé Vendrell.

With the Toc d'Inici [Opening Ceremony], Barcelona dives into La Mercè in all its splendour. When the clock strikes seven, the opening speech concludes, and the festival takes to the streets where the celebrations begin in earnest with the with the Seguici Inaugural [Opening Procession].

The City Giants, the Pi giants and the Giants of Santa Maria del Mar with their majestic, choreographed steps, lead the retinue.

The Capgrossos Macers [mace-bearing bigheads] and the Cavallets Cotoners [cotton merchants' hobby horses] fill the air with colours and laughter, while the Eagle, the Lion, the Mulassa [giant mule], the Vibria [she-dragon] and the Drac [dragon] solemnly parade.

The human towers of the Falcons de Barcelona add an impressive touch to the parade, while the Ministrils del Camí Ral, conducted by Eduard Casals, set the beat with powerful tunes that fill every corner.

Fireworks and tradition come to life with the Perot Rocaguinarda Trabucaires [blunderbuss troupe] and the devils, whose bursts of flame will illuminate the streets as the festival gains momentum.

La Mercè begins with a burst of life, tradition and joy that fills the city with light and festivities.

Schedule

	Days	Hours	Preus
	Divendres	de 20.00 h a 21.00 h	Entrada Gratuïta

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Occur on:: La Plaça de Sant Jaume.

Toc d'Inici [Opening Ceremony]: Communal procession and Ministrils del Camí Ral

With the Toc d'Inici [Opening Ceremony], Barcelona dives into La Mercè in all its splendour. When the clock tolls seven, the opening speech takes to the street, where the real festival begins with the Opening Procession.

The City Giants, the Pi giants and the Giants of Santa Maria del Mar with their majestic, choreographed steps, lead the retinue. The Capgrossos Macers [mace-bearing bigheads] and the Cavallets Cotoners [cotton merchants' hobby horses] fill the air with colours and laughter, while the Eagle, the Lion, the Mulassa [giant mule], the Vibria [she-dragon] and the Drac [dragon] solemnly parade. The human towers of the Falcons de Barcelona add an impressive touch to the parade, while the Ministrils del Camí Ral, conducted by Eduard Casals, set the beat with powerful tunes that fill every corner.

Fireworks and tradition come to life with the Perot Rocaguinarda Trabucaires [blunderbuss troupe] and the devils, whose bursts of flame will illuminate the streets as the festival gains momentum. La Mercè begins with a burst of life, tradition and joy that fills the city with light and festivities. Let the festival continue!