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On Saturday, August 10 begins one of the most important festivals in Spain: the Semana Grande de San Sebastian<\/strong>. In LOCK & enjoy!<\/a><\/strong> we could not miss this appointment and, therefore, we explain in this post<\/em> everything you need to enjoy an unforgettable holiday. <\/p>\n

We already have Lockers in San Sebastian<\/a>!<\/strong> We are located in the Parte Vieja, more specifically in Sarriegi Plaza, 7. We will be waiting for you from August 10th.<\/strong> <\/p>\n

What was the origin?<\/h2>\n

The city of San Sebastian suffered a fire<\/strong> in 1813 and, as a result, lost its status as a military and commercial center. This fact caused it to become a city devoted to tourism, but only in summer. The great majority of people who came to the city came for its beaches. However, the competent authorities and the private initiative looked for other incentives so that the beach was not the only and main advantage. <\/p>\n

The aim of organizing other activities and events was to extend the stay of visitors. Over the years, tourism declined for historical, economic and political reasons, therefore, the Semana Grande of San Sebastian became a cultural and popular expression<\/strong> more directed to the locals than to the elites of previous times. <\/p>\n

Live the Semana Grande of San Sebastian!<\/h2>\n

We would like to emphasize that this is the main festival of Donostia. Although the duration has varied over the years, it has always been celebrated on August 15, coinciding with the feast of the Assumption of the Virgin<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

The festivities begin on Saturday, August 10 and end on August 17.<\/strong> A whole week full of activities that we explain in this article for you to choose the one you like the most. <\/p>\n

Fireworks competition<\/h3>\n

The fireworks shows occupy a very prominent place in the program of the Semana Grande of San Sebastian<\/strong>, since they are launched every day from the Bay of La Concha.<\/p>\n

The start time is at 22:45 hours and lasts approximately 30 minutes. From LOCK & enjoy!<\/strong> we recommend that you go before the indicated time, since there are many people around and, therefore, it will be difficult to find a good place to enjoy. <\/p>\n

The companies in charge of the pyrotechnics are subject to the vote of the popular jury to choose the winner.<\/a> <\/strong>to choose the winner. All the companies are well known nationally and internationally and also have different products and techniques, so the show and fun are more than assured on any given day. <\/p>\n

Cannon fire<\/h3>\n

Unlike what happens in the festivities of other cities, in Donostia there is no proclamation as such that marks the beginning of the festivities. In this case, there is a live and real event in which the fuse of a cannon is lit. Those in charge of the preparation are a group of people dressed in military costumes of the time, whose protagonist is the Artillero Mayor.<\/strong> <\/p>\n

It will be held on August 10 at 7:00 p.m. at the gardens<\/strong> Alderdi Eder<\/a><\/strong>. Once the noise of the cannon shot ends, the song Artillero dale fuego (Gunner, give fire)<\/em> is performed; a popular song interpreted by different local groups. <\/p>\n

Concerts<\/h3>\n

Concerts are also another of the most important elements in the Semana Grande of San Sebastian<\/strong>. The reason is that they attract a good number of people, since they are free<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

All start at 23:45 hours in the Plaza de Tom\u00e1s Alba (Sag\u00fces) and last approximately 90 minutes. Singers and musical groups<\/strong> have already confirmed their attendance: <\/p>\n