Revellers from around the world kick off the Spanish festival with a wine-soaked party in the town square, one day before the first of eight days of the running of the bulls
Open this photo in gallery: Revellers hold up traditional red neckties during the launch of the "Chupinazo" rocket to celebrate the official opening of the 2015 San Fermin fiestas in Pamplona, Spain. Andres Kudacki/The Associated Press
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Open this photo in gallery: People on balconies witness the celebration that marks the kickoff at noon sharp of the San Fermin Festival, in front of the Town Hall. Miguel Riopa/AFP / Getty Images
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Open this photo in gallery: Revellers enjoy the atmosphere during the opening day of the San Fermin Running of the Bulls fiesta. David Ramos/Getty Images
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Open this photo in gallery: Revellers hold up red scarves and the Basque flag called the Ikurrina during the start of the San Fermin Festival. Susana Vera/Reuters
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Open this photo in gallery: Revellers spray wine as they party before the rocket launch that marks the kickoff at noon sharp of the San Fermin Festival. MIGUEL RIOPA/AFP / Getty Images
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Open this photo in gallery: People painted with fake blood lie in a corral to protest Pamplona’s running of the bulls festival. Alvaro Barrientos/The Associated Press
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Open this photo in gallery: Revellers enjoy the atmosphere during the opening day of the San Fermin Running of the Bulls fiesta. David Ramos/Getty Images
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Open this photo in gallery: Revellers gather at Pamplona's city-hall to celebrate the San Fermin Festival. Ander Gillenea/AFP / Getty Images
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Open this photo in gallery: Two women kiss each other as they celebrate the kickoff of the San Fermin Festival. Cesar Manso/AFP / Getty Images
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Open this photo in gallery: A man sits next to a stuffed bull used for pictures for tourists in Pamplona. Eloy Alonso/Reuters
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