The annual running of the bulls in Pamplona, Spain, kicked off today, sending thousands of thrill-seekers from all over the world sprinting down the city's narrow streets, ducking and dodging the horns and bodies of massive bulls running at an average speed of 15 miles an hour.
Many of the participants were likely still feeling the effects of sangria consumed the night before, partying in celebration of the beginning of the 9-day San Fermin Festival, of which the running of the bulls is a central tradition.
Four people were injured in the first run of the festival, the AP reports.
The following photos will make you want either to hop on the next flight to Pamplona or to stay far away from a place where bulls roam the streets.
The 9-day San Fermin festival kicks off at noon on July 6th each year, when tens of thousands of revelers come to see a large firework show, known as the "chupinazo," in front of Pamplona's city hall, signifying the start of the events. That's when the party really begins.
Those who participate in the daily running of the bulls wear white shirts and trousers, along with traditional red waistbands and scarves. Some even bring rolled up copies of the day's newspaper to fend off the bulls.
Sangria is the drink of choice for party-goers, whose traditional white shirts quickly become soaked to a pink color as they sing, dance, and celebrate.
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