The March 17 was a very special day for Ireland and all Irish living in the capital. That day was held St. Patrick, Ireland's national holiday And Madrid wanted to provide their bit in such an important date. Thus, thanks to Ayuntamiento de Madrid, the Puerta de Alcalá was dyed green for the night of March 17 to celebrate the biggest day of the Emerald Isle . Madrid was part of this green initiative that illuminated some of the major monuments around the world, including the London Eye, the Empire State Building, the sources of the White House in Washington, the Moulin Rouge in Paris and Table Mountain South Africa.
The global phenomenon that has become St. Patrick's Day is a remarkable achievement for an island a population of only 6,000,000 inhabitants and is a testament to the influence and popularity that the Irish are beyond their borders. His outgoing personality and familiarity with his characteristic Irish pubs have joined the urban landscape of our cities, make your presence among us is always a matter of good companionship and fun.
- Visit of the President of Ireland Mary McAleese . During March 21-22, Puerta de Alcalá is colored green again on the occasion of the official visit of Irish President Mary McAleese. Between March 20-23, Spain will receive the visit of the President Ireland, Mary McAleese. Their presence includes a program of economic events in the cities of Madrid and Barcelona.
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- " La Puerta de Alcalá was stained green because of the Irish holiday of St. Patrick, March 17 ."
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