Festivities include preparation of special dishes, dances and taking out of processions in honor of the city's patron saint. The day long festivities extend into the night and are enjoyed by locals and visitors alike.
More festivals
Christmas
Festival de Otono, major performing arts festival in Madrid
Fiesta Nacional de España (National Day)
Fiestas de San Isidro
Fiestas de San Lorenzo, San Cayetano and La Paloma.
Fiestas del 2 de Mayo
Jueves Santo (Good Thursday) and Viernes Santo (Good Friday)