Rubí bids farewell to Carnival with the traditional Burial of the Sardine

Hundreds of families join the funeral procession and fire show at Escardívol despite the recent storms.

Generic image of the burning of a paper sardine in a festive bonfire during the Carnival closing ceremony.
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Generic image of the burning of a paper sardine in a festive bonfire during the Carnival closing ceremony.

The city of Rubí concluded four days of Carnival celebrations this February with the traditional funeral procession and the burning of a giant sardine at the Escardívol grounds.

The festivities ended with a large turnout of children and families who gathered to witness the burning of the central figure, previously crafted by local youngsters. Before the main event, the Cremallera Teatre company entertained the crowds at Pearson Square with music and dancing, leading into a parade through the city streets.
Local groups including La Tal, the Tronats del Tabal, and the Esbart Dansaire de Rubí led the procession. The event reached its climax around 7:00 PM with a fire show by the local Colla de Diables, who collected paper sardines from the public to cast them into the bonfire.
This year's edition was significantly affected by Storm Nils, which forced the cancellation of Ash Wednesday events, such as the opening speeches by the Carnival King and Queen. Despite the weather uncertainty, the main parades on Saturday and Sunday were able to proceed as planned with high attendance.