Near Porto, the Christmas lights have already come on in the municipality of Valongo with the inauguration of the Largest Tree in the Country. But the news continues. This time, we reveal the Christmas program in Maia, designed with kids and adults in mind.
In a press release, Maia City Council informs us that the kick-off for the festive season is scheduled for November 29, at 6:30 p.m., and will continue until January 5, 2025. This year, there’s something new compared to last year – a train.
Christmas in Maia with an ice rink and more
With free access, the ice rink promises to be one of the main Christmas attractions. However, it’s far from the only one. The traditional pine tree, Santa’s House, carousel and the aforementioned train will fill Praça Dr. José Vieira de Carvalho with joy and smiles .
In addition, Christmas in Maia will feature the classic Mercadinho, a mix of gastronomic flavors, handicrafts and the indispensable hot chocolate.
Around 300 light installations
All the parishes in the municipality of Maio will be lit up, including buildings, squares, traffic circles, streets and avenues.
In all, there are 294 light installations that promise to bring sparkle and magic to the festive season.
Christmas Parade in Maia
One of the key points of the program is the Christmas Parade celebrating the “Arrival of Santa Claus”, on December 8 at 17:30.
Elves, lead soldiers, reindeer on stilts and jugglers are among the 50 extras who will bring a lot of fun to Christmas in Maia!