the majors which ruled during the uprising period, a performance about the historic event, violin concerts, piano concerts, a rhythmic gymnastics exhibition, pétanque tournaments, an artistic roller skating tournament, mus tournaments and cuatrola (card game) tournaments. Patron saint festivities: They are held in the second third of September. The origin consists in a consecration to the Virgin de los Santos (in a facet in which she's related to the saints). Locals perform activities such as flowers places to Virgin statues as an offering symbol, a Gigantes and Cabezudos parade, an opening address, cows encloses and let loose actions and concerts. The following festivities are also held in Spain generally: Carnival: This festivity usually takes place during the second quarter of February. As typically in this festive event, parades and dances are perform in Móstoles during this period. There are also an opening address; some pasacalles, which are similar to standard parades; contests about carnival troupes, and chirigotas performances. Christmas: From early December to Epiphany Day, several activities are performed such as an event with illuminated objects, an illuminated pasacalles, a nativity scene settlement, a Three Kings’ parade, and sports activities such as a basketball tournament, a rhythmic gymnastics exhibition, a volleyball tournament, a golf tournament, swimming competitions, artistic roller skate competitions and footsal tournaments. Sport Ciudad de Móstoles FS Estadio El Soto CD Móstoles CD Móstoles URJC FS Móstoles Móstoles CF Notable people Iker Casillas, former professional goalkeeper, who played for Real Madrid, F.C. Porto and the Spain national football team. Rubén de la Red, footballer Alberto Lora, footballer Rafael Martínez, gymnast Christian Gálvez, actor and TV presenter Raúl Arévalo, actor Rubén Belima, footballer Las Supremas de Móstoles, a popular singing pop band made up of three sisters See also Hermitage of Nuestra Señora de los Santos, cultural heritage hermitage References Citations Bibliography External links Ayuntamiento de Móstoles Municipalities in the Community of Madrid