Festivals in Aranjuez

Aranjuez riot, festivals and culture

Las Mutiny Festivals, declared of International Tourist Interest, are usually held on the first weekend in September. Its usual duration is four days, Thursday to Sunday. The central places are the Plaza de la Constitución, the Palacio de Godoy, the Plaza de Parejas of the Royal Palace, the Paseo del Jardín de Isabel II and the section of the Tagus between the old Hanging Bridge and the Puente de Barcas.

The traditions that distinguish the festival are the proclamation, the parade and assault on the Palace of Godoy, the neighbourhood representation of the events of March 1808, the appointment of the Chief Mutineer, the Goyesque market and the Pirate Descent of the Tagus with artisanal boats. The City Council, National Heritage, the ACADA association, clubs, associations and neighbors who play the rioters participate.