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2013 San Isidro Festival in Madrid’s Pradera

Posted on May 15, 2013 by MadridMan

Today, the 15th of May, is Madrid’s Patron Saint’s Day, “El Día de San Isidro Labrador“. It’s a day for the city of Madrid to come together and celebrate its history and traditions, costumes and music, and of course, its … Continue reading →

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2013 Madrid San Isidro Festival Preview

Posted on May 11, 2013 by MadridMan

Yesterday, the 10th of May, was the official start of the 10-day 2013 Madrid San Isidro Festival and it lasts until the 19th of May. The 15th of May is THE BIG DAY, San Isidro Labrador Day, Madrid’s Patron Saint, … Continue reading →

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2012 San Isidro Festival in Madrid’s Pradera de San Isidro

Posted on May 15, 2012 by MadridMan

Today, 15th of May 2012, is Madrid’s Patron Saint’s Day, San Isidro Labrador. It’s Madrid’s most “Castizo” day of the year with festival events throughout the city including concerts in “Las Vistillas”, a month long bullfight festival in the Plaza … Continue reading →

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2011 San Isidro Festival in Madrid

Posted on May 19, 2011 by MadridMan

Another Fiesta de San Isidro has come and gone and was mostly a success. This is, by far, my favorite Madrid festival. It is, afterall, a celebration of Madrid’s Patron Saint, San Isidro Labrador, and lasted from 11 May to … Continue reading →

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15 May 2009, Dia de San Isidro in Madrid

Posted on May 15, 2009 by MadridMan

Today is no ordinary day in Madrid, Spain. It’s May 15, 2009, which is el Día de San Isidro el Labrador – Madrid’s Patron Saint Day. So to honor his Saintness, I walked the half-kilometer to the Pradera de San … Continue reading →

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Madrid: San Isidro Festival 2009

Posted on May 14, 2009 by MadridMan

15 May in Madrid is Madrid’s Patron Saint Day, la Fiesta de San Isidro. It’s the day when Madrileños, both natives and transplants, show their pride and spirit for Madrid, Spain. And they show their pride in many ways but … Continue reading →

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San Isidro Madrid 15 May 2008

Posted on May 15, 2008 by MadridMan

What a perfect day it was for today’s Madrid’s Patron Saint, San Isidro el Labrador. The weather could not have been more perfect. Many people seemed to stay away in the morning because of the cool temperatures and mostly cloudy … Continue reading →

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2008 San Isidro: Madrid Patron Saint Celebration

Posted on May 13, 2008 by MadridMan

2008’s San Isidro is upon us here in Madrid, Spain. The official day for San Isidro, Madrid’s patron saint, is 15 May but San Isidro Events are planned for an entire month. Thursday, May 15th, is THE day. The “Pradera … Continue reading →

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