The official parade opens the Pedro Romero Fair in Ronda

Ronda has officially started its Pedro Romero Fair, which will continue until next Sunday. The opening parade has been responsible for kicking off several days of festivities in which the fair at the fairground will be combined with the daytime fair, although the absence of bullfighting events will once again mean that the main attractions to the city center will not be celebrated another year.

However, as a major new feature, the international carriage driving competition will return, but it will take place without public inside the bullring and with a screen located at Alameda del Tajo to follow the progress of the carriages in the ring next Sunday. Nevertheless, there will still be the usual stop on Virgen de la Paz street that will allow people to observe these historical gems.

On the first day, the city center was filled with the colors brought by the parade that started from the center and crossed the entire urban area until reaching the fairground. An event that featured the participation of various international folk groups that have participated in the Ronda galas and that have brought a special color to this procession. In addition, various animation groups also added a fun element to the start of the festivities. Moreover, the float with the Goyesque ladies and their president provided a spectacular end to the procession.

Meanwhile, at the fairground, the clubs quickly started their activities after the lighting was turned on and the fireworks display. The first was the official reception for the Goyesque ladies, a traditional event held on the first day of the fair. In addition, several clubs also celebrated the night of the pescaíto to kick off their gastronomic events.

These events will continue throughout the week in the different booths of the Real, which, except for private events like the members' meal, are open and accessible to all members who wish to attend. Additionally, the venue also has an area of booths aimed at the youth, also seeking to attract this audience. This is complemented by the traditional fair attractions.