Video. More than 28,000 participate in Tamborrada festival in San Sebastian

On 20 January, San Sebastian in Spain celebrated its patron saint’s day with the traditional Tamborrada drum festival.

More than 4,500 children grouped into 45 companies opened festivities in front of the town hall, setting the stage for the parades made up of 28,000 adults grouped into 167 companies.

First held in 1836, this historic event has its roots in a local carnival group.

San Sebastian’s Tamborrada attracts thousands of people every year, bringing together locals and visitors to form a unique festive atmosphere.