Spain kicked off one of its most controversial and adrenaline-fueled traditions on Monday: the Pamplona bull run. As part of the nine-day San Fermín Festival held every year from July 6 to July 14, the event brings more than a million thrill-seekers and spectators from across the globe to the city of Pamplona to watch hundreds of brave revelers

PAMPLONA, Spain (AP) — Thousands of daredevils ran, skidded and tumbled out of the way of a stampeding group of bulls at the opening run of the San Fermín festival Monday. It was the first of nine morning runs or “encierros” during the famous celebrations held in the northern Spanish city of Pamplona.