Tens of metric tons of over-ripe tomatoes are thrown at each other in the streets during this day.
The week-long festival features music, parades, dancing, and fireworks among other things.
On the night before, participants of the festival compete in a paella cooking contest.
This festival started in a casual way in 1945, but wasn’t officially recognized until 1952.
These images are from the Tomatina festival on August 25, 2010.
Now lets see some pictures from last years celebration.
Other Weird Spanish Festivals
Festival of San Fermin
The Spanish Baby Jumping Festival of El Colacho
