Carnival in Madrid

Carnival in Madrid

Spain is the country of endless holiday. Here you may feel that one feast follows another, as the Carnival Week comes straight after the New Year holidays (05.02-10.02)! These days, Spaniards have a lot of fun and give in to the party.
What should you expect from the Carnival in Madrid?
The main events of Carnival take place in the street Bravo Murillo. After the herald announces the beginning of Carnival, the procession of Madrid residents in party costumes starts on the main street. The procession goes from Parque del Retiro to Puerta de Alcala. Anyone can take part in this event and plunge into the atmosphere of the party.
The celebration is accompanied by cheerful dances and songs. So you’ll be able to visit the festival called “Great dance” and the competition for the best costume in Circulo de Bellas Artes, where you can see and access the best costumes and masks. The street musicians perform cheerful songs. There is also a lot of interesting concerts and festivities.
The Carnival ends with the famous festival “Burial of the Sardine” on Plaza de Cibeles. On this day, Spaniards have a lot of fun and farewell the Carnival with dignity.

By visiting the Carnival in Madrid, you will get a lot of pleasure from the festivities and learn the local traditions.