- Madrid offered free events from 2 to 9 October appealing to residents and tourists
- Highlights included Prado Museum night opening, Hispanidad parade and altar of the dead display
- The Hispanidad parade took place on 4 October along Gran Vía
- A jazz concert by a United States band featured in the programme
- The altar of the dead display runs from 8 October to 1 November
Madrid is offering a series of free events from 2 to 9 October that appeal to residents and tourists. Highlights have included a night opening at the Prado Museum with free entry, the Hispanidad parade on 4 October along Gran Vía and an altar of the dead display running from 8 October to 1 November as part of Día de la Hispanidad celebrations. Visitors have enjoyed a jazz concert by a United States band.
The programme is aimed to showcase the city’s cultural heritage during the early autumn period. Madrid hosts the events across multiple venues with the Prado Museum participating in the night opening initiative.
The celebrations form part of the city’s autumn cultural calendar. The Hispanidad parade follows the Gran Vía route. The altar of the dead display will continue through early November.
