<DataInfo><B>Reyes Magos (Epiphany)</B>, Jan, marked by a procession of the ‘the kings’ with commercial floats, city centre<BR/><B>Carnaval</B> <B>(Carnival)</B>, Feb, procession, masked ball and cultural events, culminating in the ritual Burial of the Sardine in the church of San Antonio de la Florida, Plaza Mayor<BR/><B>Semana Santa (Holy Week)</B>, week leading to Easter, solemn religious processions and services, throughout the city<BR/><B>Fiesta del 2 de Mayo (Festival of 2 May)</B>, 2 May, marks the day when Madrid rose up against the French in 1808, with films, poetry recitals, concerts and dance, various venues<BR/><B>Festival Flamenco Cajamadrid</B>, May, Flamenco dancing competition, Teatro Albéniz, Calle de la Paz 11<BR/><B>San Isidro</B>, May, commemoration of Madrid’s patron saint with procession to the church of San Isidoro, open-air dance performances, theatre productions, <I>zarzuela</I>, pop and rock concerts and sports competitions, Pradera de San Isidoro and various other venues<BR/><B>Gay Pride, </B>festival culminates in a parade through the Retiro, Sol and Casa de Campo districts,<B> </B>last week in Jun, other events in Chueca district (website: <A HREF="http://www.gaypridemadrid.com/" TARGET="_blank">www.gaypridemadrid.com</A>)<BR/><B>Veranos de la Villa (Summer in the City)</B>, Jul-Aug, cultural events, various venues<BR/><B>Festival de Otoño (Autumn Festival)</B>, Oct-Nov, Madrid’s most important annual arts festival, various venues<BR/><B>Feria de Artesania (Advent Craft Fair)</B>, Dec, Paseo de Recoletos<BR/><B>Natividad (Christmas)</B>,<B> </B>Dec, Christmas and New Year celebrations, Plaza Mayor<BR/><B>Nochevieja (New Year’s Eve)</B>, 31 Dec, crowds gather to eat grapes and drink champagne, Puerta del Sol</DataInfo>