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Valencia Halts 9 d’Octubre Civic Procession as Orange Rain Alert Forces Event Overhaul

Emergency protocols follow an AEMET orange rain alert, prompting schedule changes across the holiday.

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Un momento de la procesión cívica con la senyera que se celebra en Gandia cada 9 d'Octubre.
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Overview

  • The municipal emergency committee (Cecopal) suspended the Procesión Cívica and kept barriers and police in place to allow a rapid reinstatement if the alert is downgraded.
  • Thursday’s mascletà is canceled due to the inability to install the pyrotechnics safely under the current warning period.
  • Tonight’s fireworks and the 200‑drone show in Valencia are brought forward to 22:00 to conclude before the orange alert window.
  • The Federación Valenciana de Moros y Cristianos postpones the XXI Entrada to Sunday, 26 October, citing safety and viability.
  • The Generalitat delays its institutional awards ceremony and says President Carlos Mazón will deliver a declaration on Thursday, as municipalities across the region announce further cancellations or indoor relocations, including the Comissió 9 d’Octubre’s 18:00 march.