Although September has just begun and many people are still in ‘summer vacation’ mode, there is already news about Christmas in Porto. In 2024, the city will have 94 illuminated streets, three more than last year, as well as a 30-meter-high tree.
According to the Público newspaper, which quotes the Porto Merchants Association (ACP), an international public tender has been launched for the rental of Christmas lights and other infrastructure, and the base price is 520,000 euros (plus VAT), more than in 2023.
Christmas in Porto is getting bigger
According to Público, contacted by Lusa, the president of the ACP, Rubens de Carvalho pointed out that the Christmas lights and decorations in Porto have been growing every year. For example, in 2024 it is estimated that at least 94 streets will have Christmas lights, a higher number than in 2020, when only 80 streets were covered.
In addition, there will also be more motifs used in the illuminations than last year, rising from 846 to 876, a number that is even more significant when compared to 2020, when there were only 588.
As for the traditional tree on Avenida dos Aliados, it will be at least 30 meters tall. However, it won’t be the only one spreading magic across the city, as 13 more small trees and three medium-sized ones will be installed in different parts of Porto.
About the official switching on of the lights, one of the moments most awaited by Porto residents and tourists, this should take place between 5:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. on December 1st. Are you already thinking about Christmas?