The carnival in Avilés, Spain lasts for 8 days with a different yearly theme. Events include the coronation of carnival kings, parades with costumes and floats, and the main event of "The Descent of Galiana" where people are sprayed with foam and water from fire truck cannons. The carnival starts with a sermon and ends symbolically with the burning of a sardine in a funeral procession, marking the end of the festivities until the following year.