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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Revellers gather at Pamplona's city-hall to celebrate the San Fermin Festival.Ander Gillenea/AFP / Getty Images

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Two women kiss each other as they celebrate the kickoff of the San Fermin Festival.Cesar Manso/AFP / Getty Images

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A man sits next to a stuffed bull used for pictures for tourists in Pamplona.Eloy Alonso/Reuters

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