As a rule, the most exciting festivals take place in summer. There are two music festivals in June: Sonar and Rock Fest Barcelona. The first one is dedicated to electro music and multimedia art and takes place annually at the second part of June. The price for the tickets starts from 150 euros. Sonar was established back to 1994 and gathers up to eighty thousand viewers from all over the globe annually. The Rock Fest Barcelona (June 30 - July 2) is considered to be one of the main music events in Catalonia. As the venue already for the fourth time the Kan Zam Park has chosen. It is possible to reach the park by all means of transport, including the subway.
In July hundreds of thousands of people gather in the capital of Catalonia to express support to the movement for recognition and the rights of sexual minorities. Many tourists come from other countries as this gay festival one of the largest in Europe. The main processions take place on Maria Christina Avenue. Numerous parties and various cultural and entertaining events, including the Foamy party and "Miss-Drag Parad" - a competition in which people elect the Queen of the Night and the Parade are held. Since 2008 at the beginning of July, there is one of the biggest meetings of bikers in Europe. Biker fans will be able to join this cult event from July 4 to July 6. It is organised by the Harley Davidson company and gathers together thousands of admirers of the iron horses in the centre of Barcelona. Gathering of all participants of a meeting happens on the Plaza de España. In order to participate, you just need to pass the registration and enjoy the event for free.
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