Participants hold red scarves as they celebrate the “Chupinazo” (start rocket) to mark the kickoff at noon sharp of the San Fermin Festival, in front of the Town Hall of Pamplona, northern Spain, on July 6, 2016.
The San Fermin festival is a symbol of Spanish culture that attracts thousands of tourist to watch the bull runs despite heavy condemnation from animal rights groups. (Photo by Miguel Riopa/AFP Photo)
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