When is the Pamplona Running of the Bulls 2012 and What Happens When?

The Pamplona Running of the Bulls is a part of the San Fermin Festival, which runs in Pamplona from July 6 to July 14 in 2012 and every year.

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Pamplona Running of the Bulls - Dates and Times

The events of Pamplona's San Fermin Festival are as follows:

• July 6
  The opening day is different from the other days of the festival.

  • 12noon - the opening ceremony, known as the chupinazo.
    Opening Ceremony Pics - from the safety of the balconies
    Opening Ceremony Pics - from among the mayhem!

  • 11pm - fireworks and general partying. This continues throughout the festival!

• July 7-14
  Each day of the festival is the same.

  • 8am - the running of the bulls takes place.
    See Pictures from the Pamplona Running of the Bulls.

  • 6.30pm - bullfighting in the city's bullring, with the bulls that ran that morning.
    See Bullfighting Pictures (warning: graphic images).

  • 11pm - more partying!

For a more complete list of things to see and do at the San Fermin festival, see the Navarra Council's Official Page on the San Fermin Itinerary.

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