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Bad weather forces the postponement of Tortilla Day and changes plans in Fuenlabrada
Fuenlabrada City Council has postponed the eagerly anticipated Tortilla Day because rain is forecast. Outdoor activities are on hold. The change affects local residents and families who had been counting on this traditional event.
The weather is once again disrupting Fuenlabrada’s cultural programme. The City Council has decided to postpone all the activities planned for Tortilla Day, given the forecast of rain this Saturday. The news comes just as many residents were already making plans to enjoy the outdoor event, a regular fixture in the local calendar.
The Culture department explains that it waited until the last moment in case the weather gave some respite, but the forecast ultimately did not improve and it was forced to suspend the programme. The activities due to take place at Parque Ferial this Saturday are postponed until further notice. Those planned for Monday the 9th, the day of Santa Juana, are also postponed, both on the Loranca promenade and in the Derechos Humanos park.
This change particularly affects families and groups of friends who take advantage of the day every year to get together and enjoy the tradition. Now they must wait for the weather to allow the celebration to resume and for the festive atmosphere to return to the city’s parks.
Tortilla Day is one of Fuenlabrada’s most deeply rooted traditions. Every year, thousands of people gather in green spaces to share food and spend the day outdoors. Parque Ferial and the Loranca promenade become meeting points where socialising and local food set the pace. The temporary suspension of this event reflects how the weather can alter even the most established customs of urban life.