From the 28th to the 3rd of September, holidays declared of national tourist interest are celebrated in San Sebastin de los Reyes. 
Throughout a week, Alcal de Henares dresses with an intense schedule of theatre, music, exhibitions, dance, storytelling, lectures, cervantine gastronomy, etc. Unsubscribe in one click. As one bell rings after another, everyone in Spain eats a grape until the final toll of the bell. One of its special features is the competition of decorated carts that are part of the Cortejo Romero. San Isidro Festival offers major bullfights that attract the top cattlemen and bullfighters. 
The Festival is celebrated in a spectacular setting, the Bosque de La Herrera de San Lorenzo de El Escorial, (forest of the blacksmith of el Escorial) assigned for this purpose by national heritage. Madrid Easter is usually received with sacred music. At various points of the route, there are Romero flowery arches that give the characteristic colour, which has led to the Declaration of Regional tourist interest. Address: Jess de Medinaceli Parish, Madrid, Spain, San Sebastin de los Reyes, Comunidad de Madrid, Spain. With outstanding performances in music and dance, plus acts from famous theater companies around the globe, this event will rock your world. The originality and variety of activities are the major attraction of this celebration. We know, youre having a hard time deciding when to visit this destination. She is also the protector and patroness of all fishermen, seamen, and even scuba divers. The Dos de Mayo festival on 2 May is a festival marking the uprising of the city against Napoleon's troops in 1808.
Plenty of superstitious beliefs have also emerged, such as the one where you can supposedly perform miracles if you bathe in the sea wearing nothing, and how the water from wells and springs have powers to heal on this night.
Everything indulgent and delicious you will find at this event.
This week-long celebration takes place annually, with different affairs organized by the City Hall.
A show for the whole family during the second half of December. It is the worlds biggest bullfighting event, held at Las Ventas, Madrids bullring. Among the most representative dishes, we can find the sweet "torrija", the soldiers of Pava (breaded cod and crispy chips), chick-peas stew and cod croquettes. Another underrated festival in Madrid is San Antonio de la Florida.
It is celebrated in veneration of the Virgen de la Paloma (Virgin of the Dove).
The steps are transported by thirty bearers in the first case and 24 for the second. Similar events are also held in Brussels, Paris, Riga and Rome.
Is there anything we could have done to help you? The Mayor will lead the group, and they will accompany the Heifer with cowbells. Finally, to conclude the easter week and celebrate Resurection Sunday, on a morning full of rhythmic percussion, we are moved to the Plaza Mayor of Madrid, from where a route begins in which numerous members are accompanied by drums and bass drums act as a soundtrack to the commemoration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Now, more than one thousand visitors come to contemplate the staging that takes place on June 17th. Fiestas de inters turstico regional en la Comunidad de Madrid.
The representation is carried out over around a kilometer and a half of a walled enclosure, which immerses the viewer in the interpreted scenes. A post shared by Django/David (@django_desencadenado) on Jul 3, 2018 at 3:46pm PDT. Every year, each August 15th, it begins in San Lorenzo de El Escorial and ends at Abantos after traveling 4 summits that surround the area: low brave, Machota Baja, Machota Alta, San Benito and Barranco de la Cabeza. Afterward, a religious procession will take place and the locals will typically offer flowers to the patroness. You are also welcome to enjoy the concerts. Ending with the trophy presentation to participating calves and for the first event of the night, the Heifer is figuratively killed and friends and relatives are invited to drinks that simulate their blood. These include Jess del Gran Poder y la Esperanza, and the Jess Nazareno y la Virgen de la Soledad. During the festival, the streets are filled with laughter and music, and the people in their traditional costumes dance the chotis (traditional folk dance). Dances and snacks will crown the end of the party. Madrid holds a very special celebration on December 31. are distributed on eleven stages throughout the municipality which excites everyone who attends the representation. Big names in the music industry like Mon Laferte, La Pegatina, and Trending Tropics have taken part last year. Santiago or Saint James is the first person who introduced Christianity to Spain, so its no wonder he became the patron saint of the country.
Fiesta de Nuestra Seora del Pilar is celebrated in devotion to Zaragoza Citys patron saint, Virgen del Pilar (Our Lady of the Pillar). Plus, there are usually live concerts, parades, dance contests and religious events to mark the days religious significance.
This celebration is a Madrid classic, with a more festive air than competition. The real draw of the celebration is the procession of the Virgen de la Paloma, where the statue and the people march through the streets. Madrids LGBTQ pride celebrations have always been some of the best in the world so much so, that this year Madrid is hosting the international World Pride event. This festivity, declared of national tourist interest, takes us back to March 17th, 1808 (although it is held the first week of September), 200 local residents dressed in the time's costumes, to live from the inside, the mutiny of Aranjuez, narrated by Benito Prez Galds in the National Episodes and attend to the assault on the House of Godoy. Every year, this celebration brings new and unique ideas to serve the Community of Madrid. The Moors took control of some parts of the Iberian Peninsula (Portugal and Spain today) and tried to destroy Christianity, so the locals hid the image to protect it from the Moors and placed it in a wall with two candles burning. This event is a combination of Latin and international music that showcases great talents with new and creative music styles. Taking place in the middle of May, Madrid celebrates San Isidro in honor of their patron saint, Saint Isidro. The festival attracts many famous Spanish artists such as Teresa Berganza and Jos Carreras. The vibrant celebration of San Cayetano is held in the area of Rastro/Embajadores. With the falling Sun, it parades, in the light of the torches commemorating the apparition of the Virgin to a shepard of the town. The next step is to dress the heifer, which once adorned with sheets, shawls and colour ties; it will strike against the crowd and young girls. For one night in September, Madrid hosts a series of free concerts, circus shows, theatrical performances, street art, film screenings, special activities and fine art exhibitions. The bullfighting festival and its bull runnings are especially important. There are music, dance, cinema, theatre, opera, zarzuela and circus performances held at various venues and in squares, streets and neighbourhoods around the city. Declared Regional tourist interest, during one week, there is a series of religious events in honor of the virgen de la Herrera of San Lorenzo de El Escorial.
Fashion, sports, and activities for kids are the other highlights of this big event. During this time there are also art exhibitions, open-air concerts and firework displays. It culminates with the representation of the resurrection in the Church of the Ascension.
Address: IFEMA - Feria de Madrid, Madrid, Spain. At the end of the year, Christmas is coming and it is time to come by Buitrago del Lozoya, who celebrates its live Nativity play since 1988 and will interpret different scenes thanks to the more than 200 volunteers who are part of the party. This is a must for art fans and an essential part of Madrid's Art Triangle, together with the Prado and Thyssen-Bornemisza museums. The procession starts at Jess de Medinaceli Parish and makes its way through the citys main streets. Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account, A post shared by Festival Rio Babel (@festivalriobabel). Meanwhile, Casa de Campo, a huge park in the centers southwest, presents rock concerts during the celebration.
October 9th marks the anniversary of the birth of Miguel de Cervantes.
Youre in the right place, Heading to Barca? We highlight the Market of Don Quixote, which is the largest seasonal market in Spain, that brings together more than 300,000 people in a place filled with buildings of the 16th century. Madrid does not only commemorate the passion, in Easter there are many other parallel cultural events being held. The programme includes rock music concerts, dance, poetry reading and more. Every year on January 20th, the quintos of Pedrezuela celebrate the passage from child to adult. A perfect combination of popular fervour and artistic beauty filled with sensations and contrasts the historic centre of Alcal de Henares. With genres like techno, pop, R&B, indie, and innovative electronic, just to name a few, Paraiso Festival never runs out music to keep everyone happy. Fiesta de la Vaquilla (February 2nd) (Heifer Festival). Each person tries to eat a grape for every chime of the clock leading to midnight. If you are planning to visit Madrid, August is the best time to do so. While the date isnt yet set for 2017, expect Noche en Blanco to happen sometime in early or mid September. It features an impressive lineup of songs that have garnered a good deal of support across the country. The tradition includes throwing old things that have a connection with something or someone you want to forget and let go of.
Every spring, thousands of people come to witness the different processions which run through the streets of Madrid, and enjoy the environment created with the redoubling of drums and trumpets, and the attractiveness that hundreds of brotherhood members with their colorful costumes offer. The carnival takes place in February and March, with many parades and costume parties, and ends with the traditional Burial of the Sardine (Entierro de la Sardina), which marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring. Every year on August 15, the La Latina neighborhood celebrates the Virgin of La Paloma Festival in honor of the virgin appearing in Spain. During the festival, the streets of Malasaa are decorated in a festive atmosphere, and you will hear music and laughter all throughout. It presents more or less 100 retina goats and 2,000 marino sheep. Semana Santa commemorates the Passion of Christ. It focuses on the celebration of Spains top-notch festivals, from concerts to dance by various artists from around the globe. Whether you want to join the traditional games, witness an awesome electronic concert underwater, or dance the salsa to the tune of the best Latin bands, a superb Madrid experience is guaranteed. The great Madrid Easter days are on Thursday and Friday. Stroopwafel? They are the most important in Spain after the San Fermn. You are already a winner if you happen to be in Madrid during the month of August. During Easter, the images are decorated with numerous candles, flowers and rich embroidered robes to go to a procession to representative places such as the Paseo del Prado, calle Alcal and Plaza Mayor. Accompanying the processions of Easter there are the concerts in churches and cycles in the Auditorium of San Lorenzo. The streets are colorful, decorated with lights, garlands, and flags. Others seem to want to bring us back to the time of the ancient University of the Golden Century, with the colour and costumes of the brotherhood of the Cristo Universitario of the Doctrinos. People take it seriously, and if your visit coincides with the festival you will see over 100,000 pilgrims participating. It stands out for its "originality", "colour" and is more than 100 years old, as described in texts of 1908. Join us for some of the most important festivals in the Madrid Region, where some have been declared feasts of national tourist interest; Motn de Aranjuez and the Romera de la Virgen de Gracia, both taking place in September. On previous celebrations, big names like Sabaton and Slipknot performed in front of over 100,000 people. Madrid hosts many annual events and festivals (fiestas) throughout the year. The Cowboys will be responsible for directing. Meanwhile, Madrileos dressed in traditional costumes go to Plaza Mayor to witness some cultural events together with open-air concerts and a wide range of art exhibitions - this will last for eight days. More information: San Sebastin de los Reyes. Fireworks, music by local bands, events, and even barbecue parties on the beach are also set up. This event is one of the most important celebrations and traditions not only in Spain but in the entire world. Involved enthusiast and selfless, a team of more than thirty neighbours and other anonymous contributors. This Festival has also been declared of Regional tourist interest. The celebration does not stop there - at night, open-air parties (verbenas) are held. Locals celebrate the festival to honor the Virgin of Carmen, who keeps the waters and shores safe and clean. Housed in a gigantic neo-classical building begun by Juan de Villanueva for King Charles III in 1785, the Prado is Madrid's best-known attraction. From traditional celebrations for saints and holidays, to international events like World Pride, Madrid is always ready to party. The most important processions are held on Palm Sunday and Holy Wednesday, head to the Paso Del Cristo de la Fe y el Perdn and the path of Nuestro Padre Jess de la Salud. During the celebration of its Festivities, on the 9th of September, everyone assembles as if in centuries back, at the main square of pit, around the famous cauldrons of Bull stew.
The waiters have to raffle the characters of the party: a heifer (frame of wood and cardboard) and two Cowboys, the rest of the group will be the curramaches. At night, restaurants and bars present night of flamenco (traditional dance). Hundreds of music enthusiasts are lured to join the festival.
Address: Glorieta San Antonio de la Florida, 5, 28008 Madrid, Spain, A post shared by Parroquia La Madre de Dios (@parroquialamadrededios). It has recently been declared of tourist interest.
Be sure to catch Rio Babel when you are in Madrid. Since the 15th century, Madrid has celebrated and commemorated the death, crucifixion, and resurrection of Jesus Christ as described in the New Testament.
The best known of them all is El Calvario, with images of Christ and our Lady of Sorrows (Cristo y la Dolorosa), attributed to the school of Gregorio Fernndez. The annual celebration of the Festival of Santiago is one of the most important events in Spain. As well as the national public holidays in Spain, each region has its own calendar of festivities, ferias and fiestas. Some organizations and private companies host their own events, contests, and shows. Part of the European White Nights Festival, which began in Paris in 2002, La Noche en Blanco brings culture and art to the general public.
The flocks of sheep and goats start their trip from Picos de Europa (Len) through the beautiful royal canyons of town.
First-class museums? Welcoming the awakening of nature in spring, every second day of May, In Colmenar Viejo, young girls are the true protagonists, dressed with flowers and shawls, they head to countrymen seeking money for "la Maya, que es bonita y galana" (the Maya, it is beautiful and pleasing).
According to legends, the statue of the Virgin of La Almudena was with Saint James when he first introduced Christianity to Spain. Locals also celebrate by eating typical foods like rosquillas, which are sugary, delicious donuts. This popular revolt led to the War of Independence and the defeat of the French invaders. Bullfighting events are often held. This is a three-day event that features an eclectic and a wide range of performances, from dance and music to art and more. If you visit La passion de Daganzo, you will see all the scenes without having to move from your place. All this is accompanied by music and traditional dances of the Maya. Cross-platform and sets allow its execution. Madrid, being the land of different cultures, shows an Easter holy week of character both in the capital and in the villages of the region. The statue is taken on a decorated boat and it is sailed around the harbor. The name Download was chosen for two reasons: Downloading was an unwanted work in the music industry, and rock is portrayed as a rebellious and loud kind of music.