Ronda's Town Hall confirms that there will be no fireworks at the start of the Feria de Pedro Romero due to the Junta de Andalucía's ban due to the high risk of fires. The Festivities delegation is already working on alternatives for the event.
Ronda's Town Hall has confirmed that it will follow the guidelines of the Junta de Andalucía and will not authorise the use of pyrotechnic material at the start of the Feria and Fiestas de Pedro Romero. This measure responds to the ban decreed by the Andalusian administration due to the high risk of fires in a season marked by high temperatures.
The Town Hall's Festivities delegation is already studying various alternatives to the traditional fireworks that usually open the fair, following the parade and the lighting of the entrance and the fairground lights 'Ángel Harillo'. The intention is to maintain the festive spirit of the opening without taking risks for people or the natural environment.
This decision comes after the Andalusian government delegation in Málaga informed the Town Hall of the impossibility of holding any event with pyrotechnics. The Junta justifies the measure due to the extreme dryness of the vegetation, which has grown intensely thanks to last winter's rains and is now very dry due to the continuous heatwaves affecting Spain this summer.
The Town Hall insists that the priority is to avoid any situation that could trigger a fire. Although it has not yet been specified what format will replace the fireworks, municipal sources indicate that options such as light shows or mapping are being considered, as long as they meet the required safety conditions.
The Feria de Pedro Romero, held in honour of Ronda's patron, will take place at the end of August, and the official start is one of the most anticipated moments for locals and visitors. The decision to eliminate pyrotechnics directly affects the opening event, although the rest of the fair programme remains unchanged.
The Town Hall has reminded that the ban is regional and will remain in place as long as the risk conditions persist. It is expected that in the coming days the chosen alternative will be announced to ensure there is no gap in the festive programme.
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