Overview
- At 11:00, Cardinal José Cobo presides the main mass on the Almudena Cathedral esplanade, followed by a procession along Bailén, Mayor, Santiago and Requena before returning to the temple.
- Traffic closures and EMT adjustments are in place around the route, with bus lines including 3, 148 and M3 modified during the central events.
- ACYRE prepared and handed out more than 1,000 portions of the traditional Corona de la Almudena in Plaza Mayor around 12:30, alongside castizo music by Los Castizos.
- The municipal program, running November 6–9, features free processions, pasacalles and concerts, including the Patronas 2025 series and a gaita and dulzaina gathering with about 200 participants on Paseo del Prado.
- Culinary initiatives include ASEMPAS crowning Confitería Riojano, Formentor and Pastelería Mifer in its best coronas contest, and bakery Turris gifting coronas to people named Almudena from November 7 to 9.