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Gijón’s Fuegos de Begoña Delivers Record Explosive Spectacle

Praised across party lines, organisers plan to pursue alternative launch sites following a veto on new beach firing points.

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Overview

  • Pirotecnia Zaragozana’s 23-minute display featured roughly 21,500 detonations, 220 variations and a 414 kg grand finale executed with digital synchronization systems.
  • The Demarcación de Costas en Asturias vetoed plans for two additional beach launch sites, prompting organisers to explore permitted alternatives for future editions.
  • Municipal officials from across the political spectrum hailed the show as emblematic of Gijón, praising its scale and unifying effect during Semana Grande.
  • Tens of thousands of residents and tourists packed the Muro and waterfront, with crowds gathering well before midnight to witness the intense performance.
  • Meanwhile, Spain’s summer fireworks circuit continues, with Pirotecnia Valenciana presenting its collection in San Sebastián’s Concurso Internacional de Fuegos Artificiales.