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TOURIST INFORMATIONLOCAL FESTIVALS29 MARCH 2024

FESTIVALS OF LAS ROZAS DE MADRID

Desfile de San Miguel

SAN MIGUEL FESTIVITY

This festivity to honour San Miguel takes place on the 29th of September and starts with the election of the kings and queens of the festivity every year according to the tradition. The so-called "peñas" (association or clubs of neighbours of the town) are in charge of the organization of the activities for the festivity whereas the town council promotes and finances it. 

During the days that this festivity lasts there are many music performances in the "recinto ferial" (fairground), where there is an amusement park and bars, and also in Plaza Mayor, with cultural and sports activities such as the traditional bull runnings. 

The so-called "Cena de Confraternidad," a dinner with all the peñas puts an end to this festivity every year.

NUESTRA SEÑORA DEL RETAMAR FESTIVITY

This festivity is celebrated everty first Sunday of May to honour Nuestra Señora del Retamar, the patron saint of Las Rozas de Madrid. 

The celebration starts with a solemn mass and the traditional procession of the virgin's image. On Monday there is the "romería," the transfer of the virgin's image from the church of San Miguel to a chapel, going through Avenida Nuestra Señora del Retamar. In the chapel, located on the hill Dehesa de Navalcarbón, there are games, constests and barbecues. This is the most important celebration day during this festivity.

Once the religious events are over, the people of the town cook the typical paella and organize games and various activities. 

Ermita de Retamar

SAN JOSÉ FESTIVITY

This festivity is celebrated on the 1st of May in Las Matas to honour San José, starting with the election of the kings and queens of the celebrations and ending with a traditional dinner, "Cena de Confraternidad." The town council organizes the activity programme every year.

The traditional events are the opening ceremony speech, the fireworks, the music performances, the traditional bars and a small amusement park in Avenida de Martín Iriarte, Maratón de Mayores (Adults Marathon), as well as other cultural and sports activities.

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