MADRID PREPARES FOR A DAZZLING LIGHTS SWITCH ON NOVEMBER 28

2024/11/10

On November 28 , Madrid will officially open the Christmas season with the traditional lighting of the lights , which this year will feature the national football coach, Luis de la Fuente, as the protagonist of the event in Puerta del Sol. During the festivities, which will run until January 6, 2025, the city will be dressed up with millions of colored lights that will illuminate more than 230 points in the 21 districts, meeting the highest standards of energy efficiency and respect for the environment.

This year's innovations include the use of almost 12 million LED bulbs , prioritising sustainability and reducing light pollution. Among the surprises, there are Christmas designs created by primary school children in a competition organised by the City Council, whose ideas have been transformed into illuminated decorations. In addition, renowned designers and the Association of Fashion Creators of Spain (ACME) will contribute their creativity to beautify the streets with 7,100 chains , 121 cherry trees and a dozen illuminated fir trees.

Madrid, a city that lights up every year to welcome visitors and residents, will offer a spectacle that seeks to be both magical and respectful of the environment, betting on technological innovation and efficiency in its display of Christmas lights.