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

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

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

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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2008 San Isidro: Madrid Patron Saint Celebration

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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