June it’s the month of saints and popular celebrations, when we wait impatiently for the longest night of the year. But while you’re there, pay attention, as there are several events in and around Porto. For example, you can watch Marchas de São João at Vila Nova de Gaia.
Literally next door, in the neighboring municipality, Beira-Rio will once again experience moments of euphoria with the traditional popular parade. The initiative, now in its 27th edition, is scheduled for June 15th (Saturday), starting at 21h00.
According to Gaia City Council’s official website, the Marchas de São João will parade down Diogo Leite and Ramos Pinto avenues to Cais de Gaia, the central point of the celebration.
According to the same source, a total of seven groups are taking part:
- Avintes
- Arcozelo
- Canidelo
- Mafamude/Vilar do Paraíso
- Madalena
- Pedroso/Seixezelo
- Santa Marinha/Afurada
Marchas São João & traffic
Due to this popular initiative, there are traffic restrictions to be taken into account during the period between 7 p.m. on June 15 (Saturday) and 1 a.m. on June 16 (Sunday).
In this context, traffic will be disrupted at the following geographical points: Largo D. Luís I; Rua Casino da Ponte; Rua General Torres; Rua Cândido dos Reis; Avenida Ramos Pinto; Avenida Diogo Leite; Largo de Aljubarrota and Rua Rei Ramiro.