Rowdy Brits made a decision to ignore a Spanish ban and hold an event on the streets in Benidorm. Tens of thousands of people rub shoulders with each other and there is not one face mask.
Local media, including NIUS, reported on Thursday that more than 20,000 people attended the annual Fancy Dress Party’ in Benidorm, a Spanish resort.
Actualitat Valenciana reported that although the event was officially cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic this year, British revellers decided it would be held anyway. The police were unable to stop them.
Many Brits made the trip to Spain’s Benidorm for the annual “Fancy Dress Party”.
Although the event was cancelled in 2021, costumed attendees decided to organize their own event.
As they sought to enjoy the Spanish beach resort, thousands of tourists walked the streets wearing bright and bizarre outfits.
These holidaymakers dressed up in police uniforms and took photos with others on the busy street.
Yesterday’s costumed event featured a variety of costumes including those worn by Roman emperors and nuns.
People dressed up in unique costumes, taking inspiration from pop culture.
After the cancellation of the official party, the massive crowds at Benidorm angered locals.
Some of yesterday’s outfits were inspired by fairy tale stories for children, and two participants arrived as Little Red Riding Hood or the Wolf.
The idea was shared by several people, as this trio wore very similar outfits that were inspired from Alice in Wonderland.
Police officers kept an eye on the event throughout the day, as it was believed that up to 20,000 people came to Benidorm in costume for the party.
Spain has 5.07 million confirmed pandemic cases as of yesterday and 87.804 people have died.
In the 24 hours since midnight, there have been 6,315 and 29 deaths.
Locals were shocked to witness the influx of COVID-19-related cases. However, they weren’t surprised by the large number of Brits that were crowded together and couldn’t fit into the bars. They poured out onto the streets.
The event photos show no face masks despite recent statistics showing that there are 353 coronavirus cases per 100,000 people.
Four times more infections are occurring in Costa Blanca than is the general average across the whole Valencian Community. It’s believed that this is due to tourism.
According to NIUS the authorities tried to prevent the party from spilling onto the streets but they couldn’t contain the crowds.
As people mixed and mingle in Benidorm, it was easy to see large numbers of people getting along one another.
The faces of anyone who was present at the costume party yesterday were nearly completely unmasked
Brits flock to Benidorm every year for the annual Fancy Dress Party. This is a popular attraction since the rise in package holidays in the 1960s.
Spain has 5.07million cases confirmed since the outbreak of the pandemic, and had recorded 87.804 deaths as of yesterday. In the past 24 hours, there were 6,315 deaths and 29 cases.
The increase in COVID-19 case numbers was not a surprise to locals. They were surprised at how many Brits were congregating in large numbers, unable to fit into the bars. Instead they poured out onto the streets.
These two holidaymakers, inspired by the hit Korean Netflix series Squid Game were dressed up as the characters of the show.
Taken photos at the event, there was not one face mask visible despite recent statistics that show a coronavirus infection rate for 100,000 people of 353 cases
Actualitat Valenciana reports that Pre-COVID was an annual event for costumes, attracting up to 50,000 people.
One woman can be seen walking through partygoers dressed in a bag full of jelly beans.
People of all ages attended the unofficial Benidorm Halloween Party this year. Everybody was wearing a costume
Although no social distancing or masks were worn, everyone seemed to be enjoying the informal event.
The annual Fancy Dress Party in Benidorm is a hit with Brits. They have been coming to this Mediterranean destination since the 60s package holiday boom.
Actualitat Valenciana says that pre-COVID the event attracted as high as 50,000 revellers.
Each year the Costume Party is held on Thursdays following Major Patron Festivities in Benidorm Costumes. The party features music, paella, and colorful floats.
The event is known as Europe’s largest fancy dress party and fills up the streets in the so-called “English quarter” every year.
The trend started more than twenty years ago. It has grown in number ever since. There have been similar costumes in past years.