Gay and Lesbian Pride
COGAM (Colectivo de Lesbianas y Gays de Madrid)
Madrid, Madrid 28004
Review © 2007, Wcities
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Gay and Lesbian Pride |
Fuencarral, 37 COGAM (Colectivo de Lesbianas y Gays de Madrid) Madrid, Madrid 28004 |
June 28 is the official Gay and Lesbian Pride Day, although festivities commemorating New York's Stonewall protests now last an entire week. The majority of events take place on Calle Pelayo in Chueca, Madrid's gay neighbourhood. There are organised events, including concerts, races (the high-heeled race is most fun), theatre shows and competitions. The most important event is the march for equal rights that brings together over 100000 people from all around Spain. Despite its political tone, it's a colourful, good-humoured occasion. It starts at Puerta de Alcalá and ends up at Puerta del Sol. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Jose Luis Albert  |
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 Traditional blessing of pets |
Iglesia de San Antón Hortaleza, 63 Madrid 28004 |
Turn up at Church at midday on January 17 and you will witness an unusual religious tradition dating back to the 17th century. You will find a queue of people who have brought their domestic pets to be blessed by the priest. Later in the afternoon owners and pets parade several times round the church along with the statue of Saint Anthony, patron saint of animals. Traditional bread rolls are distributed as well, a popular custom that is meant to ensure that no one goes hungry in the coming year. Review © 2007, Wcities |
Open-air parties and other festivities |
Plaza del 2 de Mayo Las Vistillas Madrid, Madrid 28004 |
These celebrations commemorate the population of Madrid's resistance to Napoleon's invasion on May 2, 1808. You'll see some of the most impressive outdoor festivities in Malasaa district. Every year on the night of May 1 there's a spectacular fireworks display in Jardines de las Vistillas (Vistillas Gardens) and a traditional military display in Plaza de Oriente during the afternoon. In addition, there are bullfights in Las Ventas ring. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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