Beginning Of The Virgen Blanca Festivities In Vitoria

VITORIA-GASTEIZ, ALAVA BASQUE C, SPAIN - AUGUST 04: Banners and atmosphere on the day the festivities of the Virgen Blanca begin, at the Plaza de la Virgen Blanca, August 4, in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Alava, Euskadi, Spain. The festivities of Vitoria in honor of the Virgen Blanca begin today with the descent of the celedon and the traditional chupinazo and continue until August 9. Tomorrow, is the big day of the festivities, in which takes place the floral offering and Aurresku in honor of the Virgen Blanca by the groups of Blusas and Neskas. In addition, there are comparsas of giants and big-heads, concerts by the municipal corporation's music band and other activities, such as the release of heifers or the championship of bolo alaves. (Photo By Iñaki Berasaluce/Europa Press via Getty Images)