The festivities begin at noon on July 6th at the Town Hall Square; this celebration is known as the Chupinazo. Champagne is sprayed all around; if you’re crammed into this square with the party-goers, beware of getting soaked by the champagne. This may sound like fun for you but you have to be comfortable with crowds as its tighter and more crammed than any concert you’ve attended! If this isn’t your cup of sangria, then simply walk a few steps away from the square in any direction or on the main square, Plaza Castillo, and you can watch the Opening Ceremony on the Big Screen. Take note to keep any money, cameras, passports, credit cards, etc. out of your pockets while passing through the crowds as thieves flock to the main square to attempt to pick-pocket tourists, especially those who are rather inebriated!