In anticipation of the Autumn Festival, celebrated from October 8th to 12th, the Sant Feliu council has reinforced prevention and awareness initiatives in nightlife areas. The plan includes nocturnal mediators, educational intervention teams to prevent risky alcohol and substance consumption, and 'puntos lilas' (purple points) for information and support against gender-based violence.
The primary goal is to foster a safe, civic, and respectful celebration, balancing enjoyment of festive activities with coexistence and neighborhood rest.
The nocturnal mediators and facilitators service, first introduced during this year's Spring Festivals, focuses on preventing and managing potential coexistence conflicts in public spaces with nightlife activity. These professionals engage in proximity work, dialogue, and mediation between festival-goers and residents, aiming to resolve situations before they escalate.
Their duties also encompass raising awareness about respecting neighborhood quiet hours, responsible public space use, and promoting civic attitudes during celebrations. This service, managed by Local Police, Civics, and Mediation, is part of the city's Nightlife Plan and will operate during the early mornings of October 10th, 11th, and 12th, from 1 AM to 7 AM.
Concurrently, the municipal Public Health program involves social education professionals to prevent excessive alcohol consumption and associated risks from other substances, particularly among adolescents and young people. These mobile teams will conduct outreach and information activities directly in leisure venues, encouraging dialogue and reflection on consumption risks.
This initiative is complemented by training on responsible alcohol dispensing for youth, sports, cultural, and social entities managing bars during popular festivals. Additionally, three 'puntos lilas' will be established at Parc del Vuit de Març, Carrer de Joan Maragall, and the athletics track, offering information, advice, and support for potential situations of gender-based violence.
