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Special Events

Carnaval (Carnival), procession, masked ball and cultural events, culminating in the ritual Burial of the Sardine in the church of San Antonio de la Florida, week before Lent 2001, Old Madrid.

Fiesta del 2 de Mayo (Festival of 2nd May)
, marks the day when Madrid rose up against the French in 1808, with films, poetry recitals, concerts and dance, 2 May, various locations.

San Isidoro
, commemoration of Madrid's patron saint with procession to the church of San Isidoro, open-air dance performances, theatre productions, zarzuela, pop and rock concerts and sports competitions, 15 May, Pradera de San Isidoro and various locations.

Veranos de la Villa (Summer in the City)
, a season of theatre, dance, ballet, Flamenco and concerts (pop and classical), featuring native and international performers. Jul and Aug, venues throughout the city.

Festival de Otoņo
(Autumn Festival), a host of cultural events (film, concerts and theatre) including a number of premiers in English and Spanish, last week October to last week Nov, venues throughout city.

Feria d Artesania (Advent Craft Fair),
6-9Dec, Paseo de Recoletos

Natividad (Christmas)
, Plaza Mayor is the main centre of celebrations until New Years' Eve when the crowds gather instead around Puerta del Sol. Epiphany is marked by a procession around the town centre, 24 Dec to 6 Jan 2002.



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