Editing Events in Girona

<h2>January</h2>

<h2>February</h2>
* Carnestoltes (Carnival) – Festivities, parades, and costumes.  
* European Outdoor Film Tour (EOFT) – Adventure, extreme sports, and outdoor films.  
* Correcurts – 24-hour film competition in Cassà de la Selva.  
* Festival Internacional del Circ Elefant d’Or – International circus festival with trapeze acts, clowns, and acrobatics.  

<h2>March</h2>
* Calçotada in Vista Alegre – Traditional Catalan barbecue featuring grilled calçots (onions), contests, vermut, and live music.  
  * Public BBQ Spots:
    - Palol d’Onyar (reservation may be needed).  
    - La Pineda in Cassà.  
* Black Music Picnic (March 17, Parc del Migdia) – A popular annual event.  
* Enotourism at Costa Brava – Wine Tourism Month.  
* Beer Festival in Barcelona (End of March).  

<h2>April</h2>
* Easter Celebrations (March/April) – Processions and events.  
* Sant Jordi Festival (April 23) – Catalonia's equivalent of Valentine's Day.  
  - Streets fill with book and rose stalls.  
  - Traditional gift exchange: Men give roses, women give books (but you can do both!).  
  - Shops remain open, it’s not a bank holiday.  

<h2>May</h2>
* Girona Flower Festival (Temps de Flors) – A major annual event.  
  - Free access to historic sites like the Arab Baths.  
  - One-way system in place due to large crowds.  

<h2>June</h2>
* Revetlla de Sant Joan (June 23-24) – Fireworks, bonfires, and beach parties.  
  * Popular beach spots: Tossa de Mar, Palamós, L’Estartit.  
  - Girona’s main bonfire at Parc de Vista Alegre.  
  - Festival Ítaca in L’Estartit – Paid beachside concerts.  
  - Canigó Flame lighting at Plaça Catalunya.  
  - Processions from Plaça de Vi to the Cathedral.  
  - Community dinner at Plaça de l’Assumpció.  
* La Patum Festival (Berga) – Traditional Catalan fire festival.  

<h2>July</h2>
* Tempo Festival – Live music in Girona.  
* Blanes Fireworks Competition – A multi-night fireworks festival.  
* Celrà Tastets Festival – A local food and cultural festival.  
* GiroBeer Festival – Craft beer-tasting event.  

<h2>August</h2>
(No major events currently listed – but plenty of beach fun in Costa Brava!)

<h2>September</h2>
* Festival Onirik – Annual arts and music festival in Girona.  

<h2>October</h2>
* Fires de Sant Narcís (Late October – Early November) – Girona’s biggest festival.  
  - Correfocs (fire runs) and Correfoc Infantil (child-friendly version).  
  - Concerts at La Copa.  
  - Fairground rides and fireworks.  
  * Les Barraques at La Devesa – Outdoor festival area with live music, food stands, and a fairground.  
  * La Copa (Devesa Park) – Large venue with live music and food stalls.  
* Oktoberfest Girona – Held at Devesa Park. Tables sell out quickly.  
* Zombie Walk (October 31).  

<h2>November</h2>
* La Castanyada (November 1) – Chestnut Festival, similar to Halloween.  
* Girona Christmas Parade & Lights (November 29)  
  - Parade at 5 PM, Christmas lights switch-on at 6 PM.  

<h2>December</h2>
* Acocollonat Short Film Festival – Includes a painting competition and a 24-hour film contest.  
* Circ Nadal Girona – A circus performance with acrobatics and stunts.  
* Christmas Events:  
  - Where to buy Christmas trees: Jardi Banyoles, Centre Verd Girona, Bauhaus, El Sitjar.  
  * Catalan Christmas Bingo – Quina.  
  - Lyrics to the Song of the Three Kings.  
* New Year's Eve Celebrations (Dec 31 - Jan 1)  
  - Midnight bells at Girona Cathedral & Plaça dels Apòstols.  
  - Street celebrations continue at Plaça Independència.  
* Ice Skating at Fira de Girona (Dec 21 – Jan 6)  
  - Outdoor ice rink. Gloves required (buy on-site for €2).