The Walk with a Hat in Barcelona returns to welcome spring

The Walk with a Hat in Barcelona returns to welcome spring

La Passejada amb Barret, or Stroll with Hat, returns to the bustling streets of Barcelona for its 20th edition, promising to turn the city center into a spectacle full of color, style and fun.

This unique event, which has gained popularity over the years, celebrates the originality and tradition of wearing hats while welcoming spring.

The tour is much more than just a parade: it is a manifestation of Barcelona’s identity and personality, reminding us of the importance of preserving traditions while celebrating creativity and individuality.

From classic hats to extravagant creations, this is an opportunity to show off your style and stand out from the crowd.

Barcelona will be filled with hats of all styles, sizes and colors: top hats to extravagant creations, elegant pamelas and discreet caps. This parade is a sample of the diversity and creativity of those who star in it.

The Walk with a Hat in Barcelona

The event, which will take place on April 7, 2024 at 12 noon, will begin on the Rambla de Catalunya, specifically at the intersection with Diagonal, where participants will gather to start the parade.

From there, the collective of hat lovers will descend through the streets until they reach the iconic Plaza de Catalunya, in a journey full of joy and camaraderie.

With more than 1,500 people happily wearing hats last year, the Passejada amb Barret has turned Barcelona into one of the world’s hat centers, demonstrating the city’s passion for this iconic garment.

Whether you’re a regular hat wearer or just like to join in the fun, this event is a must-see on Barcelona’s spring calendar.

The Passejada amb Barret is not only a parade, but also a celebration of hat culture and an opportunity to learn and share with other style lovers.

Organized by Barcelona-based milliners Cristina de Prada and Nina Pawlowsky, with the support of the Hatter’s Association, this event has inspired the creation of similar activities around the world, demonstrating its global impact and cultural relevance.

A true and beautiful tradition

Since its first edition in 2005, the Passejada amb Barret has been a symbol of Barcelona’s identity and an expression of the creativity and originality of its inhabitants.

Behind the organization of this event are the Barcelona milliners Cristina de Prada and Nina Pawlowsky, with the support of the Hatter’s Association. Its objective is to promote the hat culture and encourage creativity and joyful integration among citizens, inspiring the celebration of similar events in other parts of the world.