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Basque Summer Festivals Launch With New Parade, Nature Workshops and Zero-Waste Campaign

Revamped parades alongside cultural, linguistic, environmental and sporting events reinforce Basque identity through collaborative community programming

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Overview

  • Antzuolako Alarde returns on July 19 with a newly composed march by Ion Gurutz Biteri replacing the 1761 Espinosa piece
  • Guided nature workshops at Aiako Harria’s Listorreta begin July 20 with a Basabizi bird release organized by Gipuzkoako Parketxe Sarea
  • Azpeitia’s San Inazio festival runs July 22–August 1 featuring concerts by Nøgen, Deñe, Piztiak, Chambao, Puro Relajo and Bulego
  • The Mater ship’s Zero Zabor Uretan campaign docks in Getaria on July 17 to offer free workshops, screenings and maritime clean-up activities
  • Youth engagement spans 498 children in Solas Jolas Basque-language camps across seven locations and 161 teams competing in Zarautz’s 23rd 3x3 basketball tournament