Madonna celebrates eldest daughter Lourdes' 27th birthday with flashback video... hours ahead of opening night of her highly-awaited Celebration tour
Madonna had more than one cause for 'celebration' on Saturday.
The superstar, 65, who nearly died four months ago from a serious bacterial infection, marked her return to health and performing by wishing her oldest daughter a happy birthday.
The doting mom shared vintage black and white footage of daughter Lourdes 'Lola' Leon, now 27, in a sweet tribute to her firstborn Saturday.
'What an auspicious day!' the hitmaker wrote next to the video.
'Opening night of The Celebration Tour And the birthday of my Brave. And. beautiful daughter Lola,' the Grammy winner continued.
![Celebrate: Madonna had two reasons to celebrate Saturday. The artist, 65, marked the beginning of her Celebration tour in London and wished her oldest daughter a happy 27th birthday (Pictured in New York in May 2017)](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/10/14/22/76563325-12631205-Celebrate_Madonna_had_two_reasons_to_celebrate_Saturday_The_arti-a-5_1697319782547.jpg)
Celebrate: Madonna had two reasons to celebrate Saturday. The artist, 65, marked the beginning of her Celebration tour in London and wished her oldest daughter a happy 27th birthday (Pictured in New York in May 2017)
She concluded the post, by writing: 'So many years later and nothing has changed!' she said. Thank you for choosing me to be your mother! You saved me! Happy Birthday Little Star! ⭐️⭐️⭐️Love you for all the lives!!'
In the video, Lola and little brother Rocco, now 23, are heard saying they miss their mom, who was working, and couldn't wait for the tour to be over.
Lourdes' father is dancer and actor Carlos Leon, 57.
The Tio Papi actor shared a throwback photo and a sweet message of his own.
'Happy birthday to my baby chicken! 27 years ago you came into my life ! So proud of you ! Love you to the moon 3xs and back !!'
Lourdes has followed in her mother's footsteps as a singer and dancer and released her single Spelling, on Wednesday.
In a social media post announcing the track, Lola wrote, 'This piece is very special. It’s an homage to my mother’s timeless piece of art “ Frozen”.'
'That piece has come up countless times in my life, connecting the two of us. I would be nothing without the woman who brought me into the world . I revere her, and hope that this translates.'
![Vintage: The doting mom shared vintage footage of daughter Lourdes 'Lola' Leon, now 27, in a sweet tribute'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/10/14/22/76563353-12631205-Vintage_The_doting_mom_shared_vintage_footage_of_daughter_Lourde-a-2_1697319782357.jpg)
![Vintage: 'What an Auspicious day!' the hitmaker wrote next to the video. 'Opening night of The Celebration Tour And the birthday of my Brave. And. beautiful daughter Lola'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/10/14/22/76563351-12631205-Vintage_What_an_Auspicious_day_the_hitmaker_wrote_next_to_the_vi-a-6_1697319782625.jpg)
Vintage: The doting mom shared vintage footage of daughter Lourdes 'Lola' Leon, now 27, in a sweet tribute. 'What an Auspicious day!' the hitmaker wrote next to the video. 'Opening night of The Celebration Tour And the birthday of my Brave. And. beautiful daughter Lola'
![Doting dad: Lola's dad, Carlos Leon, 57, posted his own tribute. 'Happy birthday to my baby chicken! 27 years ago you came into my life ! So proud of you ! Love you to the moon 3xs and back !!' he wrote](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/10/14/22/76563039-12631205-Doting_dad_Lola_s_dad_Carlos_Leon_57_posted_his_own_tribute_Happ-a-3_1697319782442.jpg)
Doting dad: Lola's dad, Carlos Leon, 57, posted his own tribute. 'Happy birthday to my baby chicken! 27 years ago you came into my life ! So proud of you ! Love you to the moon 3xs and back !!' he wrote
![Singer: Lourdes has followed in her mother's footsteps as a singer and dancer and released her single Spelling, on Wednesday](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/10/14/22/76563037-12631205-Singer_Lourdes_has_followed_in_her_mother_s_footsteps_as_a_singe-a-4_1697319782529.jpg)
Singer: Lourdes has followed in her mother's footsteps as a singer and dancer and released her single Spelling, on Wednesday
Lola is not scheduled to travel with her mother on the Celebration tour, which kicked off Saturday at London's O2 arena, but some of her younger siblings will.
She was, however, in attendance on opening night, and even received a special shoutout from her mother, who gushed all her kids were present.
According to a press release from Madonna's team, David Banda, 18, who's often danced in Madonna's shows, along with Mercy, 17, and twins Stella and Estere, 11 are expected to be included in the concert that includes more than 40 songs.
The performer is expected to wear 17 different costumes inspired by her various looks over the years.
![Family business: Madonna's kids, David Banda, 18, who's often danced in Madonna's shows, along with Mercy, 17, and twins Stella and Estere, 11 are expected to be included in the concert that includes more than 40 songs](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/10/14/22/76563345-12631205-Family_business_Madonna_s_kids_David_Banda_18_who_s_often_danced-a-1_1697319782301.jpg)
Family business: Madonna's kids, David Banda, 18, who's often danced in Madonna's shows, along with Mercy, 17, and twins Stella and Estere, 11 are expected to be included in the concert that includes more than 40 songs
![Costumes: The Grammy winner is expected to wear 17 different costumes inspired by her various looks over the years](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/10/14/22/76563323-12631205-Costumes_The_Grammy_winner_is_expected_to_wear_17_different_cost-a-7_1697319782658.jpg)
Costumes: The Grammy winner is expected to wear 17 different costumes inspired by her various looks over the years
As she travels through her storied career which began in the clubs of New York, Madonna will split the stage into areas designated as Uptown, Downtown, Midtown, East and West 'grids.'
The crew consists of some 200 people, who will help transport the stage elements along with three mobile gyms.
The Vogue artist will have eight humidifiers in her dressing room and three physical therapists for the run of her shows.
The start of the tour was delayed due to Madonna's illness, so the Ray of Light singer will travel to locations throughout Europe first before beginning the North American leg begins in December.