Spain is a modern and cosmopolitan city and the easter celebration are not quite on the same scale than the south of Spain, like Seville. But It´s still an important part of the city we conserve the tradition and we celebrate religious and cultural events. Spain, being a Catholic country, and traditions are happens the Holy week. The Easter week starts on Palm Sunday on the 24th March. There are parades and processions in Barcelona on Palm Sunday and Good Friday, called in here Viernes Santo. Easter ends on Lunes de Pascua easter Monday on Monday 1 April 2013. There are public holidays in Barcelona during Easter on Good Friday and Easter Monday.
Probably the most significant evente in Barcelona is the Palm Sunday. A processions takes place in the centre of town, ciutat vella commemorating the arrival of Jesus in Bethlem. You will find palms stalls throughout the churches and streets nearby.
