THE Christmas arrives in Madrid for another year and the big Christmas tree in Plaza Españawhich measures 19 meters high, a meter more than we saw last year and many Spaniards are already wondering when will it turn on and the capital will begin the Christmas period.
This year’s lighting will bring many new features and reach more than 230 locations in all 21 districtswill continue to be totally respectful of environmental sustainability through the use of the most modern and efficient technologies, since all lighting, nearly 12 million bulbsit will be LED type and will prioritize greater energy savingsin addition to reducing light pollution in new designs.
When will the lights on the Plaza España Christmas tree come on?
Many cities take advantage of these dates to decorate their streets with Christmas details. He Plaza España Christmas tree It is a must-see in Madrid and thousands of people come to see it every year. This is installed a few days before the lights are fully on so you can start decorating it. Likewise, the streets are already starting to be equipped with Christmas light installations.
The operators of the Madrid City Hall They are already working on it to get it ready Next Thursday, November 28. It is the official day for the switching on of Christmas lights in the capital and will begin at 7:00 p.m.
Lighting Day is a popular date to start these holidays, a little less than a month before Christmas. the streets They will be filled with magic night after night and you can enjoy several activities prepared for the dates. Many will surely take the opportunity to take a nice walk through the center and see the decoration of this large Christmas tree in Plaza España.
Lighting fixtures designed by students
One of the big novelties of this year The lights will be designed by first and second grade children. who took part in the school drawing competition organized by the Town Hall last March.
And, as in previous Christmases, there will be proposals from designers and specialists which will be joined by new additions thanks to the agreement between the Town Hall and the Association of Fashion Designers of Spain (ACME).
📢This Christmas, the lights 💡🌠 are for the children
✅The surroundings of the Plaza Mayor #Madrid will shine with the winning drawings of the drawing competition for first and second year primary school students
– Madrid City Hall (@MADRID) November 19, 2024
