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Gloria Estefan Headlines Madrid’s Hispanidad Day With Free Plaza de Colón Concert as Gran Vía Parade Draws Thousands

City plans 800 police with road closures for large crowds.

Overview

  • The singer takes the stage at 13:00 for a free, capacity-limited show at Plaza de Colón, a venue debuting as a festival stage this edition.
  • A dedicated area for persons with reduced mobility operates 11:00–14:30 at the Jardines del Descubrimiento entrance with adapted toilets and one companion allowed per person.
  • The Gran Cabalgata begins at 18:00 along Gran Vía with 2,500 participants, led by guest country Argentina and featuring the Philippines for the first time.
  • Officials expect about 66,000 attendees and will deploy 800 municipal police, closing Gran Vía from 16:00 to 22:00 with designated pedestrian access points and six PMR viewing zones.
  • The Hispanidad 2025 program continues through October 12, concluding with a Bomba Estéreo concert at Plaza de España.