In 2021, in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, when bars and restaurants could open but with restrictions and nightclubs were closed, young people in the superior Diagonal united at Mandri Street to celebrate Christmas Day. What started as a spontaneous act of celebration became a tradition for young people superior Diagonal, reaching 2,000 people in 2024.
Faced with this situation, Barcelona City Hall will strengthen municipal services and take measures to anticipate what has already become a “macrobellón” annual. The town hall’s objective is to minimize “the impact that the celebration generates on neighbors and to guarantee coexistence, civility, citizen security and mobility”, as municipal sources explain.
From the municipality of Sarrià – Sant Gervasi, they issued a decree of closure of food establishments in the area between Passeig de la Bonanova and Ronda del General Miter, and between Calle Muntaner and Calle Ganduxer. Additionally, between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 25 and at 1:00 a.m. on Friday, December 26, there will be street cuts in the area around Rue Mandri and detours will be made by public transport.
The police system also provides for an increase in the presence of Urban Guard agents, with the collaboration of the Mossos d’Esquadra, to “ensure the coexistence and security of the neighborhood”. Last year the 112 phone received 15 neighborhood complaint calls.
Strengthening cleaning services
The party also leaves a lot of waste on public roads. Therefore, a strengthening of cleaning services: trash cans and portable sinks will be installed to prevent participants from relieving themselves in the street or in doorways. Additionally, there will be housekeeping service in the early hours of December 26 through eliminate accumulated waste and return public space to normal.
The municipal council held various meetings with the region’s merchants’ association to agree that The premises are closed between 12:30 a.m. and 1:00 a.m.. Likewise, in establishments there will be security personnel who will monitor that the authorized capacity is not exceeded.
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