Ethan Rosenblum

A total solar eclipse will be visible across Spain on August 12; large crowds and travel disruptions are expected.

A total solar eclipse will enter northwestern Spain around 7:30 PM on August 12 and exit over the Balearic Islands shortly after 9:20 PM. The path of totality will pass through A Coruña, Oviedo, León, Bilbao, Zaragoza, Valencia, and Palma, attracting thousands of domestic and international visitors. Increased demand on roadways, public transportation, and accommodations is likely, particularly near popular viewing areas. Localized traffic disruptions, crowding, and an increased law enforcement presence are expected.

La Tomatina will take place in Buñol, Spain, on August 26 at 12:00 PM; large crowds and travel disruptions are expected.

La Tomatina will take place in central Buñol on August 26, with the annual tomato fight scheduled from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Attendance is limited to approximately 22,000 participants, with large crowds and crowd surges expected throughout the city center. Access to Plaza del Pueblo will be restricted at 7:00 AM, and increased demand on public transportation is likely as attendees travel to and from the festival. The close-quarters nature of the tomato fight increases the risk of falls and other minor injuries.

The FIB music festival will take place in Benicàssim, Spain, from July 16-18; heightened security and localized travel disruptions are expected.

The Festival Internacional de Benicàssim (FIB) will take place in Benicàssim, Spain, from July 16-18. The venue will open at 6:00 PM each day, with performances continuing until approximately 5:00 AM. Thousands of attendees are expected over the three-day festival. Increased traffic congestion is likely near the festival grounds and surrounding roadways before and after performances. Heightened security and an increased law enforcement presence are expected throughout the festival.

Bastille Day will be celebrated throughout France on July 14; large crowds and travel disruptions expected.

Bastille Day is France’s national holiday commemorating the 1789 Storming of the Bastille. Millions of residents and visitors are expected to participate in celebrations throughout France, including military parades, community events, fireworks displays, and public gatherings. The largest military parade will proceed through Paris from the Arc de Triomphe to Place de la Concorde beginning at 10:00 AM. Large crowds, road closures, and heightened security are expected near celebration venues and transportation hubs.

El Encierro will draw large crowds to Pamplona, Spain, from July 7–14; expect localized traffic disruptions and heightened security.

El Encierro, or the Running of the Bulls, takes place daily at 8:00 AM from July 7-14 during the San Fermín Festival. Despite the cultural significance, the event is widely regarded as highly dangerous. Participants can face serious risks, including trampling, goring, falls, and collisions in narrow, fast-moving streets where reaction time is extremely limited. The event is expected to draw heavy crowds, disrupt local travel, and prompt an increased security presence.

Planned water outage will affect Cape Town, South Africa, from June 29 to 30; service disruptions expected.

A planned 24-hour water outage will begin at approximately 10:00 AM on June 29 and continue until 10:00 AM on June 30. The outage is part of an assessment of critical water supplies and will affect several neighborhoods, including Durbanville, Philadelphia, Fisantekraal, Klipheuwel, and areas served by the Voëlvlei pipeline. Disruptions to water service are expected throughout the affected areas.

The presidential run-off election will take place throughout Colombia on June 21; heightened security expected.

The presidential run-off election between Abelardo de la Espriella and Iván Cepeda will take place across Colombia on June 21. Polling stations will operate from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Historically, election results have prompted demonstrations and gatherings by opposing political groups, which can continue for several days. Heightened security measures are expected around polling locations and government buildings nationwide.

The FIFA World Cup opening match will take place in Mexico City, Mexico, on June 11; heightened security expected.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 opening match will take place at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on June 11. Mexico will host 13 matches across Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey through July 5. Large numbers of domestic and international visitors are expected. Authorities will station over 55,000 police officers and 20,000 military personnel to support event security operations. Significant travel disruptions and heightened security expected.

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