DOS DE MAYO

The Spaniards began on May 2, 1808 to expel the French invaders from their territory. A founding date that is properly celebrated throughout the Autonomous Community of Madrid, since May 2nd is today the "Dia de la Comunidad" ("Day of the Community"), the regional equivalent of a national holiday. Numerous popular fiestas are organised, mainly in and around the Plaza del 2-May in the Malasaña district. A holiday where every inhabitant of the capital expresses his or her pride in being Madrileños.