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Giants and big-heads of Pamplona, in pictures

The Comparsa de Gigantes y Cabezudos is the favourite of Pamplona's children: eight giants who dance through the Old Town every morning, escorted by the kilikis — big-heads like Caravinagre and Berrugón who chase the children — and the zaldikos, riders on hobby horses. These photos follow them from the July 7 parade to their emotional farewell on July 14.

Read the story behind them in our guide to the giants and big-heads.

Some of the eight giants of the Pamplona troupe, lined up.
Some of the eight giants of the Pamplona troupe, lined up.Photo: Yiorsito · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
The full Comparsa de Gigantes y Cabezudos de Pamplona.
The full Comparsa de Gigantes y Cabezudos de Pamplona.Photo: Yiorsito · CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
The giants dance in front of City Hall, July 14, 2008.
The giants dance in front of City Hall, July 14, 2008.Photo: Yiorsito · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
The six kilikis: Patata, Barbas, Coletas, Caravinagre, Napoleón and Berrugón.
The six kilikis: Patata, Barbas, Coletas, Caravinagre, Napoleón and Berrugón.Photo: Yiorsito · CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Caravinagre, one of the six kilikis of the Pamplona troupe.
Caravinagre, one of the six kilikis of the Pamplona troupe.Photo: Ds.ustarroz · CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Berrugón, another of the kilikis that chase children through the streets.
Berrugón, another of the kilikis that chase children through the streets.Photo: Ds.ustarroz · CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Close-up of the European King, one of the eight giants.
Close-up of the European King, one of the eight giants.Photo: Ds.ustarroz · CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
The troupe says goodbye to Pamplona on July 14, 2018.
The troupe says goodbye to Pamplona on July 14, 2018.Photo: San Fermin Pamplona Navarra (Flickr) · CC0 via Wikimedia Commons
The big-heads rest after one of their last outings, July 14, 2018.
The big-heads rest after one of their last outings, July 14, 2018.Photo: San Fermin Pamplona Navarra (Flickr) · CC0 via Wikimedia Commons
A giant dances among the crowd on the last day (2018).
A giant dances among the crowd on the last day (2018).Photo: San Fermin Pamplona Navarra (Flickr) · CC0 via Wikimedia Commons
A kiliki makes its way through the crowd on July 14 (2018).
A kiliki makes its way through the crowd on July 14 (2018).Photo: San Fermin Pamplona Navarra (Flickr) · CC0 via Wikimedia Commons
The King giant dances in a packed square during the farewell (2018).
The King giant dances in a packed square during the farewell (2018).Photo: San Fermin Pamplona Navarra (Flickr) · CC0 via Wikimedia Commons
The giants say goodbye in front of a square hung with red banners (2018).
The giants say goodbye in front of a square hung with red banners (2018).Photo: San Fermin Pamplona Navarra (Flickr) · CC0 via Wikimedia Commons
Two giants dance face to face in the Old Town (2018).
Two giants dance face to face in the Old Town (2018).Photo: San Fermin Pamplona Navarra (Flickr) · CC0 via Wikimedia Commons
A giant greets the crowd on the cobbles of the Old Town (2018).
A giant greets the crowd on the cobbles of the Old Town (2018).Photo: San Fermin Pamplona Navarra (Flickr) · CC0 via Wikimedia Commons
A giant towers over the street: San Fermín happens in the street (July 13, 2018).
A giant towers over the street: San Fermín happens in the street (July 13, 2018).Photo: San Fermin Pamplona Navarra (Flickr) · CC0 via Wikimedia Commons
The giants parade through the Old Town on July 7, 2018.
The giants parade through the Old Town on July 7, 2018.Photo: San Fermin Pamplona Navarra (Flickr) · CC0 via Wikimedia Commons
A giantess dances among the crowd (2018).
A giantess dances among the crowd (2018).Photo: San Fermin Pamplona Navarra (Flickr) · CC0 via Wikimedia Commons
The giants pass under the balconies of the Old Town (2018).
The giants pass under the balconies of the Old Town (2018).Photo: San Fermin Pamplona Navarra (Flickr) · CC0 via Wikimedia Commons
Close-up of one of the giants during the July 7 parade (2018).
Close-up of one of the giants during the July 7 parade (2018).Photo: San Fermin Pamplona Navarra (Flickr) · CC0 via Wikimedia Commons
A kiliki gets up close with a young fan.
A kiliki gets up close with a young fan.Photo: San Fermin Pamplona Navarra (Flickr) · CC0 via Wikimedia Commons

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