Summer in the city: Fiesta!

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In Madrid, the August fiestas are underway: earlier this week, San Cayetano; then San Lorenzo; and from August 12 to 15, the big one, La Virgen de la Paloma. These are the traditional fiestas held in the oldest neighborhoods of the city. The official tourist website describes them here in English:
http://www.esmadrid.com/en/local-festivities

Last night, it was 95ºF at 10 p.m., and the San Lorenzo fiesta was gearing up with music, food, and drink in the Lavapiés neighborhood. My photos:

Plaza de Lavapiés.

Argumosa Street. The dragon advertises a stand selling grilled meats and fried foods.

The band Ynterceptor.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ynterceptor/108752449238742

— Sue Burke