San Lorenzo, San Cayetano and Virgen de la Paloma, the most traditional fiestas of Madrid, will begin this weekend in Centro district. The celebrations, which attract thousands of residents and tourists, will be held throughout the first half of August.
BeaBurgos. 28.07.2011
The festivities will begin with the opening speech by famous actor Luis Merlo on July 30 in Plaza Mayor and will expand over the first two weeks of August.
Three different scenarios will accommodate musical performances and dancing with orchestra, in addition to sports competitions, contests, skills workshops and activities for all audiences and ages. Pitingo, Mala Rodriguez and Burning are some of the artists who fill the party posters.
Activities include the competition “bedecked balconies, facades and establishments,” endowed with three prizes of 500 euros. Residents have until the 5th of August to bedeck their balcony and apply for one of these awards, which will be presented on August 15, the day when we celebrate the Virgen de la Paloma and the festivities conclude.
The presentation ceremony, held yesterday morning at the Casa de la Panaderia, was chaired by Councillor District, Enrique Núñez. The most popular protagonists of Madrid zarzuela “La Verbena de la Paloma” – Casto , Susana, Sena Rita, Julia and Don Hilarion, the apothecary – were in charge of the entertainment.
You can download the full program 2011 (in Spanish) here: Fiestas virgen de la paloma
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