Thousands of fans filled the Valencia arena long before noon, rising with the sun to pack the venue. By about 10:30 am, the arena was already buzzing with a steady flow of people and a lively crowd gathered outside the square where Volta a Peu was underway. The organizers moved to start early, aiming to keep the event orderly and calm. Any gaps in the line could be exploited by opponents to cast doubt on the public’s ability to act, yet the morning carried a sense of purpose and momentum.
In those early hours, the heat began to press down, but the DJ managed to warm the floor with a varied playlist that included nostalgic spins from classic artists and a touch of modern energy. Between songs, a political voice addressed the crowd, urging people to close the door when leaving and calling for attention to slogans against Pedro Sánchez. The performance of the DJ blended entertainment with political messaging, creating a unique rhythm to the morning’s proceedings.
As the temperature rose, hats and fans distributed by the organizers gradually filled the stands, signaling rising turnout. Health staff remained vigilant, tending to a person who felt unwell due to the heat, highlighting the organizers’ attention to attendee safety amid rising temperatures.
There were moments that reflected the political tension in the air as a participant wore a shirt bearing Carlos Mazón’s name. A speaker offered a candid impression, using the phrase Quina suà in a moment of levity and emphasis during remarks.
The event was coordinated on multiple fronts, with supporters, volunteers, and water bottles moving through the crowd in steady streams. Plastic bottles and refreshments appeared consistently as attendees sought to stay hydrated in the heat, illustrating the logistical effort required to sustain large gatherings.
Ensuring smooth operations was a priority. A preventive security plan was in place for contingencies, including a high-profile presence in the front rows. In attendance were the mayor’s head nurse, his gynecologist, two nurses, and a doctor from Samur, underscoring the seriousness of the planning and the scope of medical readiness. The first and last names of several participants’ roles signaled the involvement of local political figures and their teams in the day’s arrangements.
The political discourse continued to unfold under the careful watch of competing viewpoints. The PSPV voiced objections to the deployment of popular media coverage, led by its general secretary and the re-election candidate Ximo Puig. He estimated the event’s cost at around one million euros, contrasting it with how PPCV allocates resources for children’s education—an assertion tied to the broader debate about public spending after years in government.
During a media-intensive moment, Puig remarked, Today we stand in the Valencia Community squares with families, while elsewhere a million euros is being spent—funds, he argued, that could support decades of children’s schooling. His comments appeared in a major regional newspaper, aligning with the ongoing narrative of government priorities and budget allocations.
The day prior had seen a clash between supporters and opponents over attendance figures for the Puig and Sánchez event held on Saturday at Ciudad de las Ciencias. The disagreement reflected the charged atmosphere surrounding political rallies and the competing narratives about turnout and influence in the region.
Throughout the morning, the arena’s atmosphere blended civic engagement with the practical realities of managing a large public gathering in warm conditions. The volunteers, security personnel, and medical staff all played integral roles in maintaining order, comfort, and safety for attendees, while the political dialogue offered a glimpse into the broader conversations shaping the Valencia Community. The event demonstrated how public spaces can serve as stages for both celebration and debate, where turnout, logistics, and messaging intersect in real time, and where the community’s resilience is tested by heat, crowds, and competing visions for the region’s future.