Correfoc

thumb|300px|Video of correfoc in Girona thumb|250px|Correfoc in Valencia, Spain|Valencia

Correfocs (); literally in English "fire-runs") are among the most striking features present in Valencian and Catalan festivals. In the correfoc, a group of individuals will dress as devils and light up fireworks – fixed on devil's pitchforks or strung above the route. Some groups have beasts like dragons or giants. The spectators that participate dress with hats and handkerchiefs to protect themselves against burns or smoke as attempt to get as close as possible to the devils, running with the fire. Other spectators will watch from "safe" distances, rapidly retreating as necessary. A correfoc is different from a parade or a procession. These ones are usually slower than a correfoc,