Celebrando el carnaval en Madrid … fuera de la capital

Carnival is one of the celebrations that have been carried on throughout the years and for centuries. In fact, its origins date back to the time of the Egyptians, Romans, and Greeks. As a result, it is a tradition where masks and costumes take over the streets of cities all over the world.

This year, the parades, Chirigotas, costume contests, and parties take place Between February 28th and March 5th Although in some municipalities in Madrid they start a few days earlier. Therefore, we bring you a Short guide so you don’t miss out on some of the activities organized in your municipality.

The Main Event

The main novelty of this year’s carnival is the return of The Funeral of the Sardine after more than a decade without celebration. Like in the rest of the municipalities, Wednesday, March 5th coincides with the start of Lent.

The carnival programming in the municipality starts on February 22nd with a children’s carnival group contest at 10 in the morning. The most anticipated days will come on the following weekend because on March 1st, the grand carnival parade is scheduled.

Coslada

The municipality celebrates its version of Carnival on February 27th. From 5:00 p.m., The Zacanduri group.

On February 28th, there will be a carnival show with different Chirigotas performances at the Coslada Municipal Theater at 8:00 p.m. The big carnival day will be on March 1st as the parade is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. Additionally, to continue the party, a wonderful dance will take place at 7:00 p.m.

The Sardine’s Funeral will be on the 5th starting at 5:00 p.m.

FUENLABRADA

This year there are many activities that make up the local carnival program, starting with a carnival party on February 27th at 5:00 p.m.

For February 28th, there are events organized for all ages. At 5:00 p.m., The family carnival party in the District Council room in Loranca and Room in the escape: Looking for Don Carnal in the JMD Viver-Spital-University JMD building.

On the same day at 7:00 p.m., Carnival party in the Young Square and some Chirigotas in the JMD Viver-Spital-University JMD building.

On March 1st, a concert will be held by Orquesta de Mondragón at Plaza de Constitución at 7:00 p.m. and a Young carnival party at Plaza de Concordia at 8:00 p.m.

The Grand carnival parade won’t start until 11:30 a.m. on March 2nd. It will begin at Plaza de España and end at Plaza de la Constitución. Then, get ready to dance with King Africa concert at Plaza de Constitución.

Torrejón de Ardoz

From February 28th to March 2nd, this municipality is dressed in colors, music, and masks. On the 28th, the carnival kicks off with a Huge carnival parade at 5:00 p.m., Discoguachi at 5:30 p.m. Additionally, Cantajuego and Nika and Matsu will perform at 6:00 p.m.

On March 1st, the main event this year starts at 6:00 p.m. with an Excellent costume parade that will go through Constitución Avenue, Loeches Street, Pesquera Street, and Prima Square.

Undoubtedly, one of the most anticipated moments of this day will be the King Africa concert at 8:00 p.m.

One of the differences with the rest of the municipalities in Madrid is that The Sardine’s Funeral is before March 2nd, which will take place at 12:00 p.m. at Plaza de Toros.

Majadahonda

Residents of Majadahonda can enjoy the carnival from February 28th to March 5th, when the traditional Sardine’s Funeral will be celebrated. The funeral procession will start on Calle del Mayor and end at Plaza de Colón.

On February 28th, young people aged 12 to 17 are invited to participate in a costume contest, starting at 5:30 p.m. Additionally, on that day there will be a Big parade at 6:00 p.m.

The «Ladanutanes» band will liven up the city streets with a parade on March 1st starting at 1:00 p.m. The following day, there will be a Circus show at 12:00 p.m. at Plaza de Colón.