Those who want to see the military parade on October 12 in Madrid They must organize the trip in advance. The main event will begin at 11:00 on Monday and will run along the axis of the Prado and Recoletos walkbut movement restrictions will begin earlier.
According to the Ministry of Defense, around 4,400 members of the Armed Forces, security forces and civil institutions. The program includes a tribute to the flag, remembrance of the fallen, and aerial and ground parades.
How to get there by Metro and Cercanías
The stations close to the route are Atocha, Art Station, Bank of Spain, Retiro, Serrano and Colón. In Cercanías, the references are Atocha and Recoletos.
It is advisable to choose the station based on the point from which you want to see the parade. Reaching one end of the route and then trying to cross it can complicate movement, especially when the path is closed to pedestrians.
One option is to previously set a meeting place outside the busiest area and complete the last leg on foot. If you go in a group, it is more practical to meet before approaching the fences.
What happens with buses
The device affects 48 EMT lines between 07:00 and 15:00approximately. Among them are the 14, 27, 45, 150 and Airport Express.
Before leaving, you must check the notice for the specific line. Just because a bus regularly passes near the parade does not mean that it will maintain that route during the celebration.
Getting there by car and where to park
The City Council recommends using the public transport and resort to M-30 or M-40 for long-distance trips that require a private vehicle.
For those arriving from outside Madrid, an alternative is to leave the car far from the route and continue by public transport. Reserving a parking space also does not guarantee that it can be accessed at any time if nearby streets are closed.
Can you go on an electric scooter?
The scooter forces you to plan an independent journey. The Community of Madrid maintains until 2027 the ban on accessing public transport with electric scootersincluding Metro, EMT, intercity buses and Light Rail. Renfe also prohibits carrying them on its passenger trains.
Therefore, you cannot organize the trip on a scooter counting on returning later by Metro or Cercanías with it. You also cannot ride on the sidewalks or use the scooter to avoid a traffic closure.
If this vehicle is chosen to approach, the authorized routes and the instructions of the agents must be respected. In authorized spaces where the presence of pedestrians prevents maintaining a safe distance, it is appropriate to get off and continue walking alongside the scooter.