The carnival is one of the celebrations that have continued over the years and centuries. In fact, its origin dates back to the time of the Egyptians, Romans, and Greeks. As a result, it is a tradition for masks and costumes to take over the streets in cities around the world.
This year, the comparsas, chirigotas, costume contests, and parties will take place between February 28 and March 5, although in some municipalities in Madrid, they start a few days earlier. Therefore, we bring you a brief guide so you don’t miss out on some of the activities organized in your municipality.
Móstoles
The main novelty of this year’s carnival is the return of the Entierro de la Sardina, after more than a decade without being celebrated. Like in the rest of the municipalities, it will take place on Wednesday, March 5, coinciding with the beginning of Lent.
The return of the ‘Entierro de la Sardina’, the main novelty of the carnival in Móstoles
The carnival program in the municipality starts on February 22 with the Children’s Contest of Carnival Groups starting at 10:00 a.m. The days of more revelry will come the following weekend as on March 1, the Grand Carnival Parade is scheduled.
Coslada
The carnival arrives in the municipality with its children’s version on February 27. From 5:00 p.m., various activities are organized for the little ones ranging from parades of comparsas and other entities to the musical performance of Grupo Zascanduri.
On February 28, a carnival show will take place with performances by different chirigotas at the Coslada Municipal Theater at 8:00 p.m. The big day of the Carnival will be on March 1, as the parade is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. Additionally, to continue the celebration, there will be a big dance at 7:00 p.m. at the Fairground Marquee.
The Entierro de la Sardina will be on the 5th starting at 5:00 p.m. at the Plaza del Centro Cultural Antonio López.
Fuenlabrada
This year, there are many activities that make up the Carnival program in the town, which starts on February 27 with a Carnival Party at 5:00 p.m. on Bulevar Paseo de la Salud.
For February 28, events are organized for all ages. At 5:00 p.m., there will be a Family Carnival Party in the Hall of the District Board in Loranca, and the Scape Room: Searching for Don Carnal in the Building JMD Vivero-Hospital-University.
On the same day, at 7:00 p.m., there will be a Carnival Party at Espacio Joven La Plaza and some Chirigotas at the Building JMD Vivero-Hospital-University.
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On March 1, a concert by Orquesta Mondragón will take place in Plaza de la Constitución at 7:00 p.m., and a Youth Carnival Party in Plaza de la Concordia at 8:00 p.m.
The Grand Carnival Parade will not arrive until 11:30 a.m. on March 2. It will start at Plaza de España and end at Plaza de la Constitución. After that, it will be time to dance to the concert by King África in Plaza de la Constitución.
Torrejón de Ardoz
From February 28 to March 2, this municipality is dressed in color, music, and masks. On the 28th, the Carnival begins with the parade of the Carnival Giants at 5:00 p.m. and a Discoguachi at 5:30 p.m. In addition, Cantajuego and Nika and Matsu will perform at 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., respectively.
On March 1, the highlight of this year’s program will be the Grand Costume Parade passing through Avenida Constitución with Calle de Loeches, Calle Pesquera, and Plaza Mayor.
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Undoubtedly, one of the most anticipated moments of this day will be the concert by King África at 8:00 p.m.
One of the differences with the rest of the municipalities in Madrid is that the Entierro de la Sardina is moved up to March 2, which will take place at 12:00 p.m. at the Plaza de Toros.
Majadahonda
The residents of Majadahonda will be able to enjoy the carnival from February 28 to March 5, when the traditional Entierro de la Sardina will be celebrated. The funeral procession will start on Calle del Mayor and end in Plaza de Colón.
On February 28, young people between 12 and 17 years old are invited to participate in a costume contest, starting at 5:30 p.m. Additionally, on that day, there will be a Grand Parade at 6:00 p.m. starting from the Casa de la Cultura ‘Carmen Conde’.
The ‘Txarangutanes’ band will liven up the streets of the town with a parade on March 1 starting at 1:00 p.m. The next day, there will be a circus show at 12:00 p.m. in the Plaza de Colón.
