@journeyby_454: June 23rd is a big night across Europe, with festivals happening all over the continent. But one of my absolute favorites? 🎉São João in Porto, Portugal. Highlights: ✨ Lighting floating paper lanterns that drift into the night sky 🔨 Bopping strangers on the head with squeaky plastic hammers called martelinhos 🐟 Eating grilled sardines in the streets 🎆 Fireworks exploding over the Douro River at midnight 💃 Dancing in the streets ⛵️ A traditional boat regatta on the Douro River on June 24th, where decorated rabelos (old port wine boats) parade through the water And for those who can last - they head to the beach to end the celebration watching the sunrise 🌅And for those who can make it through the night, the celebration ends at the beach—watching the sunrise over the Atlantic! ⁉️Why it’s celebrated: São João honors Saint John the Baptist, blending Catholic devotion with ancient midsummer traditions celebrating light, fertility, and community. #porto #portoportugal #saojoaonotiktok #saojoao #portugal #festival #festivalseason

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