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SANTO ANTÓNIO - Saint Anthony festival (12 to 13 June)
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The Feast Days of the Popular Saints are celebrated throughout the city of Lisbon with decorations in the streets. The feast of Saint Anthony
festival (12 to 13 June) is celebrated throughout Lisbon, notably in
the popular neighbourhoods such as Alfama, Bica, Cais Sodré, Graça, etc. On the Avenida da Liberdade there will take place a
huge parade. The festival consists of singing and dancing, food and
drink with the locals putting up lanterns and streamers in the streets.
Fado music can be heard throughout the city
and grilled sardines are eaten in huge quantities. During this
festival it is a tradition to offer a small pot of basil to loved ones.
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