Overview

• About 20,000 to 22,000 people took part in the hour-long tomato fight through Buñol’s streets.
• Organizers said the tomatoes were specially grown for the event and were not fit for human consumption.
• Authorities continue to cap attendance at roughly 22,000 and require paid entry for non-residents, with the cheapest ticket at €15.
• Media reported strong international turnout, including visitors from China, India, England, Japan and Australia.
• Some participants wore diving masks, and observers saw a few Palestinian flags displayed in solidarity with people in Gaza.