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Motín de Aranjuez (during the first week of August) is a huge fiesta held in Aranjuez recalling the historic mutiny which took place in 1808. Many people dress up in period costumes. Verbenas de San Cayetano, San Lorenzo and La Paloma (6-15 August) are colourful, traditional street festivals held in the old neighbourhoods of La Latina and Lavapiés. Fiesta de San Lorenzo (10 August) held at El Escorial is a celebration of El Escorials patron saints day with parades and a huge fair.
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