# Mare de Déu de Gràcia festivities in Vila-real

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mare-de-du-de-grcia-festivities-in-vila-real
> Updated: 2026-09-03T16:54:17.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The Mare de Déu de Gràcia festivities in Vila-real began with a security deployment of over 340 local police officers. The security plan, coordinated by the Local Security Board, focused on high-density areas like the Plaza Major and fairgrounds. Alongside festive safety, a new protocol was approved between National and Local Police to improve monitoring of victims of gender-based violence.

As the celebrations officially commenced with the ‘Crida’ and the presentation of the ‘Clau de la Festa’, events moved to the Jaume I Garden for bell ringing and fireworks. In preparation for bullfighting events, the Vila-real City Council conducted technical safety inspections of the ‘cadafales’ structures. Some structures received a ‘DESFAVORABLE’ rating and must rectify deficiencies before final police inspections to avoid being sealed.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-03: Vila-real begins Mare de Déu de Gràcia festivities

Vila-real has launched its Mare de Déu de Gràcia festivities with Chef Bosquet leading the opening ceremony. Meanwhile, authorities are conducting safety inspections on bullfighting structures.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vila-real-begins-mare-de-du-de-grcia-festivities

### 2026-09-02: Vila-real to deploy 340 officers for local festivities

Vila-real will deploy over 340 police officers for the Mare de Déu de Gràcia festivities and has approved a new security protocol to protect victims of gender-based violence.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vila-real-to-deploy-340-officers-for-local-festivities

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