Overview

• A horse collapsed and died suddenly at the start of the Tres Tombs parade in Barcelona during its bicentennial celebration on Saturday morning.
• Veterinarians from the Departament d'Agricultura de la Generalitat confirmed the death was instantaneous and the animal did not suffer.
• The procession was temporarily halted, rerouted through Calle Manso, and key celebratory elements, including the animal blessing, were canceled.
• Organizers stated the horse was not fatigued, as the event had just begun, and expressed regret over the incident.
• The incident has reignited discussions about animal welfare practices in cultural traditions like the Tres Tombs festival, which has a 200-year history.