Burriana prepares to fill its streets with the 2026 May Crosses

Falla commissions are finalizing 38 floral monuments that will turn the city into an ephemeral garden this weekend.

Image of a traditional flower cross decorated with carnations for the festivities in Burriana.
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Image of a traditional flower cross decorated with carnations for the festivities in Burriana.

The city of Burriana is preparing to celebrate the 2026 May Crosses, a festival of tourist interest that will fill the streets with 38 floral monuments from this Friday until Sunday.

Falla commissions in Burriana are working against the clock to finish the artistic compositions that will turn the municipality into a large garden. This year, a total of 38 monuments, including both large and children's crosses, will be the protagonists of this celebration that marks the beginning of the Falla calendar.
Preparations include the construction of traditional water pools, fountains, and handcrafted details that accompany the main cross. Each commission brings its own style, using the carnation as the central element of their creations.
The official program will begin this Friday with the Nit de la Plantà, the moment when the commissions place the flowers to ensure they look their best. On Saturday, the jury will visit the monuments to evaluate the work and award prizes, which will be presented at the Llar Fallera.
As a novelty, the Burriana City Council has increased the prize fund by 3,000 euros, establishing direct financial awards for the best crosses. In addition, the Falla la Bosca is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year with a special creation to commemorate its golden jubilee.