Several streets in Madrid will be closed to traffic today, Thursday: there are events that will bring thousands of people to the city center.

The capital is preparing for another day of intense activity, but also significant traffic disruptions . This Thursday, July 3rd, downtown Madrid will once again be the epicenter of the MADO Madrid Orgullo 2025 celebrations, an event that promises to bring together thousands of people and, for security reasons, will involve road closures in various key areas of the city. The recommendation is clear: all those planning to travel through the heart of Madrid should use public transportation or plan alternative routes.

From 6:00 PM to 1:30 AM, several main roads in the Centro district will be closed to traffic . Among the affected streets are Gravina (between Hortaleza and Libertad), Pelayo (between Fernando VI and San Marcos), Augusto Figueroa (between Barbieri and Hortaleza), and San Bartolomé (between San Marcos and Augusto Figueroa). These closures are in response to the need to ensure the safety of attendees who will gather at these key points of the celebration.

But the restrictions are not limited to these arteries. The anticipated large influx of people has led to additional closures on roads such as Reina Street (between Hortaleza and Marqués de Valdeiglesias), Clavel Street (between Gravina and Infantas), Infantas Street (between Hortaleza and Barquillo), Barquillo Street (between Augusto Figueroa and Alcalá), San Marcos Street (between Hortaleza and Barquillo), and Colmenares Street (between San Marcos and Infantas).

The traffic incidents won't end today. MADO Madrid Orgullo 2025 extends over several days, and even more significant traffic restrictions are expected for this Friday, July 4th, and Saturday, July 5th . The Gran Vía-Princesa axis will be the focus, with restrictions from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. from the intersection of both roads with Calle Alcalá and Calle Ventura Rodríguez, respectively. These measures are designed to ensure the smooth running of the main events and the safety of all participants.

Likewise, from July 1 to 5, occasional incidents can be expected on busy streets such as Mayor, Alcalá, Bailén, Plaza del Comandante las Morenas, and Esparteros . Pedestrians may also experience limited mobility at times due to the large number of people. Madrid residents and visitors are advised to obtain information before going out and, whenever possible, opt for the metro or city buses , which will adapt their services to meet demand.

Beyond the restrictions, the highlight of the day is the vibrant cultural and musical offerings that Madrid is putting on for Pride. Plaza de España will be transformed into a vast open-air stage today, with a program starting at 8:00 p.m. that includes performances by artists such as Gala Von Rich, Cherly Weinberg, Ale Vaez, and the iconic La Década Prodigiosa . Eurovision will also have its spot with Adonxs (Czech Republic) and Kyle Alessandro (Norway), culminating the evening with the highly anticipated performance by Soraya .

For its part, the Plaza del Rey (of the Queens) is not far behind, offering from 8:00 p.m. a lineup with names such as Silvina Magari, Cecilia Zango, DeTeresa, Aiko, and the rumba of Las Jipas , closing the evening with the always overwhelming style of Azúcar Moreno .

Plaza Pedro Zerolo will be the meeting point for Tombolón Maricón , followed by Forajidos con Esencia and FieStar Pride 2025 . And at the iconic Puerta del Sol , the festive atmosphere will be guaranteed with performances by Arantxa Castilla-La Mancha and Hugáceo Crugiente, Amore, Julieta, Isabella Lovestory, Bluetooth Girl, Makadsi DJ Set and Kiddy Smile, who will liven up the night from 8:00 p.m.