Madrid Festival May

The 2nd May Celebrations, Madrid

Held annually in the Plaza Dos de Mayo, this traditional celebration pays homage to the amazing spirit of the Madrileños who fought courageously against the French army on 2nd May, 1808.
Napolean´s brother, Joseph Bonaparte, enjoyed a brief spell as King of Spain in the early 1800s, the French were finally forced out in 1813, and this historic day is now celebrated in the Masalana district of the city with music and dancing.

Festivities take place in and around Masalana, which was named after the seamstress, Manuela Masalana, who was shot in the struggle.

Dos de Mayo celebrations herald the beginning of Madrid´s summer street fiestas which take place throughout the city.

Contact details: Madrid Tourist Office. Tel: 0034 91 588 2900. Fax: 0034 91 366 5477. E-mail: infomadrid@munimadrid.es

When: 2nd May annually.

Entrance:.Free.

Opening hours: All day and evening.

Getting there: Take the metro to Tribunal, Bilbao.

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