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All eventsBarcelona Prepares for 22nd Annual Hat Walk Parade
Barcelona prepares for its 22nd annual Hat Walk on Sunday, April 12th. This free event invites residents and visitors to parade from Rambla de Catalunya to Plaça de Catalunya.
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