Armed with tomatoes, thousands of people have attended Spain's La Tomatina Festival. Tomatoes unfit for consumption are used during the annual festival. The party-goers flooded the streets of Buñol, near Valencia, where they indulged in a huge food fight. Some took the opportunity to show their support for Gaza by displaying Palestinian flags.
A Whimsical Tomato Showdown: La Tomatina Festival 2025

A Whimsical Tomato Showdown: La Tomatina Festival 2025
Thousands of attendees engaged in a jubilant food fight with tomatoes as Spain's La Tomatina Festival unfolds in Buñol.
This year's La Tomatina Festival saw thousands of participants armed with rotten tomatoes, turning the streets of Buñol into a vibrant spectacle of fun and camaraderie. Embracing the tradition, festival-goers not only engaged in the well-known tomato fight but also expressed solidarity for global causes, notably displaying Palestinian flags amidst the chaos.