11 fotosRunning of the Bulls 2023The Running of the Bulls 2023, in picturesThe world-famous Sanfermines began on Thursday with the Chupinazo in Pamplona’s City Hall squareEl PaísPamplona - Jul 06, 2023 - 17:30Updated Jul 07, 2023 - 15:50CESTWhatsappFacebookTwitterLinkedinCopy linkLa Palmosilla's fighting bulls run among revellers during the first day of the running of the bulls during the San Fermin fiestas in Pamplona, Spain, Friday, July 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Alvaro Barrientos)Alvaro Barrientos (AP)A runner concentrates before the 'encierro' of La Palmosilla's fighting bulls during the first day of the running of the bulls during the San Fermin fiestas in Pamplona, on July 7, 2023. Alvaro Barrientos (AP)Participants in the parade of "Gigantes and Cabezudos" (Giants and Big Heads) take a break during the San Fermin fiestas in Pamplona, on July 7, 2023. Alvaro Barrientos (AP)La Palmosilla's fighting bulls run among thrill-seekers during the first day of the running of the bulls during the San Fermin fiestas in Pamplona, on July 7, 2023.Alvaro Barrientos (AP)A music band plays in the town hall square after the 'Chupinazo' rocket, to mark the official opening of the 2023 San Fermín fiestas in Pamplona, Spain, Alvaro Barrientos (AP)A woman drinks wine out of a traditional "bota" while waiting for the launch of the 'Chupinazo' rocket.Alvaro Barrientos (AP)Revellers raise their arms as a band plays in the town hall square after the 'Chupinazo' rocket.Alvaro Barrientos (AP)Revelers at City Hall square on Thursday for the official opening of the 2023 San Fermín fiestas in Pamplona.Alvaro Barrientos (AP)Revelers hold up their traditional red kerchiefs during the launch of the 'Chupinazo' rocket.Alvaro Barrientos (AP)Revelers cool off with water thrown from balconies during the 'Chupinazo' rocket, which marks the official opening of the 2023 San Fermín fiestas in Pamplona.Alvaro Barrientos (AP)People covered with San Fermin's red color protested on Wednesday against animal cruelty before the start of the San Fermin festival in Pamplona.Alvaro Barrientos (AP)