Thousands of people organised into associations, each with its own float, take part in the festivities, dances, and processions that make up the Carnivals of Reus and Tarragona which are among the most traditional and popular in Catalunya.

The skies above Tarragona explode for six days in July with this international fireworks competition.

This is the southern Catalan town of Tortosa's biggest annual festival and covers four days at the end of July (19-22 2007). The whole town gets involved with residents dressing up in medieval costumes, street theatre, outdoor markets and a massive fireworks display on the last night.

The second festa major of the year for Reus includes a mixture of religious events, music, dancing, castells (human towers) and the Correfoc - the 'devils' letting of firecrackers in the streets.

Santa Tecla is Tarragona's major festival (Festa Major) and has been declared an event of national interest. The central events are the procession and castells (human towers) but there's lots more from music to food and sporting events.