National Day Celebrations
Description
The national day is July 29th, but celebrations start on the 28th with the finals of the national rowing competition in the harbour and a fair in the main streets. The whole of the city centre is closed off and everyone is in party mood. The party continues through the night, including a spectacular fireworks display just after midnight. On the 29th itself it's a bit more of a sombre affair with a mass in the cathedral followed by a parade to the parliament for the opening of the new session accompanied by traditional songs.
Charge
Free (charge to get into the harbour area to watch the awards ceremony at the end of the races)
Getting There
Latitude: 62.009098; Longitude: -6.767771
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Disclaimer: Details correct at time of writing (29/07/2010), and on time of last update (07/08/2010) but may no longer be accurate, particularly if some time has passed.