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UK: Tens of Thousands Gather in Lewes for Annual Bonfire Night Celebration

On November 5, 2025, tens of thousands gathered in Lewes, East Sussex, for Britain’s largest Bonfire Night celebration, featuring parades, effigies, and fireworks. The event commemorates Guy Fawkes’ Gunpowder Plot and 17 Protestant martyrs executed in the town during Mary I’s reign.

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UK: Thousands Join Twelfth of July Parades Across Northern Ireland 3

Thousands gathered across Northern Ireland on Saturday for Twelfth of July parades, commemorating the 334th anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne.

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UK: Thousands Join Twelfth of July Parades Across Northern Ireland 2

Thousands gathered across Northern Ireland on Saturday for Twelfth of July parades, commemorating the 334th anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne.

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UK: Thousands Join Twelfth of July Parades Across Northern Ireland

Thousands gathered across Northern Ireland on Saturday for Twelfth of July parades, commemorating the 334th anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne.

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Bonfires of San Xoan 2025 - Spain

A young man jumps over a bonfire on June 24, 2025, in Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Galicia (Spain). The Night of San Xoán is one of the oldest and most unique festivities in the Galician calendar, marked by fire, water, popular gastronomy and traditions inherited from generations. In Galicia, the bonfires are known as 'cacharelas'. Photo by Agostime/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bonfires of San Xoan 2025 - Spain

A bonfire in Palmeira (Santa Uxía de Ribeira), made on an islet that had to be accessed by boat to light it, on June 24, 2025, in Ribeira, A Coruña, Galicia (Spain). The Night of San Xoán is one of the oldest and most unique festivities in the Galician calendar, marked by fire, water, popular gastronomy and traditions inherited from generations. In Galicia, the bonfires are known as 'cacharelas'. Photo by Agostime/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bonfires of San Xoan 2025 - Spain

A young man jumps over a bonfire on June 24, 2025, in Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Galicia (Spain). The Night of San Xoán is one of the oldest and most unique festivities in the Galician calendar, marked by fire, water, popular gastronomy and traditions inherited from generations. In Galicia, the bonfires are known as 'cacharelas'. Photo by Agostime/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bonfires of San Xoan 2025 - Spain

A man photographs a bonfire in Palmeira (Santa Uxía de Ribeira), made on an islet that had to be accessed by boat to light it, on June 24, 2025, in Ribeira, A Coruña, Galicia (Spain). The Night of San Xoán is one of the oldest and most unique festivities in the Galician calendar, marked by fire, water, popular gastronomy and traditions inherited from generations. In Galicia, the bonfires are known as 'cacharelas'. Photo by Agostime/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bonfires of San Xoan 2025 - Spain

A young man jumps over a bonfire on June 24, 2025, in Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Galicia (Spain). The Night of San Xoán is one of the oldest and most unique festivities in the Galician calendar, marked by fire, water, popular gastronomy and traditions inherited from generations. In Galicia, the bonfires are known as 'cacharelas'. Photo by Agostime/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bonfires of San Xoan 2025 - Spain

A bonfire in Palmeira (Santa Uxía de Ribeira), made on an islet that had to be accessed by boat to light it, on June 24, 2025, in Ribeira, A Coruña, Galicia (Spain). The Night of San Xoán is one of the oldest and most unique festivities in the Galician calendar, marked by fire, water, popular gastronomy and traditions inherited from generations. In Galicia, the bonfires are known as 'cacharelas'. Photo by Agostime/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bonfires of San Xoan 2025 - Spain

Several people at a bonfire in Palmeira (Santa Uxía de Ribeira), held on an islet they had to access by boat to light it, on June 24, 2025, in Ribeira, A Coruña, Galicia (Spain). The Night of San Xoán is one of the oldest and most unique festivities in the Galician calendar, marked by fire, water, popular gastronomy and traditions inherited from generations. In Galicia, the bonfires are known as 'cacharelas'. Photo by Agostime/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UK: Youth Throw Stones, Fireworks At Police On Bonfire Night In Edinburgh 3

Youths threw stones and fireworks at riot police officers and their vehicles in the Niddrie area of Edinburgh during Bonfire Night disturbances on Tuesday, November 5.

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UK: Youth Throw Stones, Fireworks At Police On Bonfire Night In Edinburgh

Youths threw stones and fireworks at riot police officers and their vehicles in the Niddrie area of Edinburgh during Bonfire Night disturbances on Tuesday, November 5.

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UK: Youth Throw Stones, Fireworks At Police On Bonfire Night In Edinburgh 2

Youths threw stones and fireworks at riot police officers and their vehicles in the Niddrie area of Edinburgh during Bonfire Night disturbances on Tuesday, November 5.

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UK: Twelfth Of July 2024 – ‘World Record’ Eleventh Night Bonfire Lit In Larne 2

Bonfires were lit across Northern Ireland on Thursday, July 11, as the Eleventh Night of the Twelfth of July celebrations took place. In Larne, a huge "world record-breaking" bonfire, standing more than 205 feet tall, was built at Craigyhill, and many people observed it being set alight.

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UK: Twelfth Of July 2024 – ‘World Record’ Eleventh Night Bonfire Lit In Larne 4

Bonfires were lit across Northern Ireland on Thursday, July 11, as the Eleventh Night of the Twelfth of July celebrations took place. In Larne, a huge "world record-breaking" bonfire, standing more than 205 feet tall, was built at Craigyhill, and many people observed it being set alight.

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UK: Twelfth Of July 2024 – ‘World Record’ Eleventh Night Bonfire Lit In Larne

Bonfires were lit across Northern Ireland on Thursday, July 11, as the Eleventh Night of the Twelfth of July celebrations took place. In Larne, a huge "world record-breaking" bonfire, standing more than 205 feet tall, was built at Craigyhill, and many people observed it being set alight.

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UK: Twelfth Of July 2024 – ‘World Record’ Eleventh Night Bonfire Lit In Larne 3

Bonfires were lit across Northern Ireland on Thursday, July 11, as the Eleventh Night of the Twelfth of July celebrations took place. In Larne, a huge "world record-breaking" bonfire, standing more than 205 feet tall, was built at Craigyhill, and many people observed it being set alight.

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Kupala Night celebration in Pyrohiv Museum in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - JUNE 23, 2024 - People jump across a bonfire during the Kupala Night celebration at the National Museum of Folk Architecture and Life of Ukraine in Pyrohiv, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Kupala Night celebration in Pyrohiv Museum in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - JUNE 23, 2024 - Men work to start a bonfire with a friction method at the National Museum of Folk Architecture and Life of Ukraine in Pyrohiv during the Kupala Night celebration, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Kupala Night celebration in Pyrohiv Museum in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - JUNE 23, 2024 - A man starts a bonfire at the National Museum of Folk Architecture and Life of Ukraine in Pyrohiv during the Kupala Night celebration, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Kupala Night celebration in Pyrohiv Museum in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - JUNE 23, 2024 - People jump across a bonfire during the Kupala Night celebration at the National Museum of Folk Architecture and Life of Ukraine in Pyrohiv, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Kupala Night celebration in Pyrohiv Museum in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - JUNE 23, 2024 - People jump across a bonfire during the Kupala Night celebration at the National Museum of Folk Architecture and Life of Ukraine in Pyrohiv, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Kupala Night celebration in Pyrohiv Museum in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - JUNE 23, 2024 - People jump across a bonfire during the Kupala Night celebration at the National Museum of Folk Architecture and Life of Ukraine in Pyrohiv, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Jüriöö lights

20.04.2024, Paide. Estonians have made the St. George's fire throughout the ages, when initially the fire was lit near a newly released herd to ward off evil, then on St. George's night in 1343 it became a signal fire for the beginning of a great uprising. On Saint Georges Night 23 April 1343, the Estonians began an uprising to rid themselves of the Teutonic Order and the Kingdom of Denmark who had been ruling Estonia its since conquest in the Northern Crusaders in 1261. Former Prime Minister Jüri Ratas was lighting the bonfire. At the initiative of the Alempois MC, motorcycle clubs from different parts of Estonia gather on Paide Vallimäe and take Jüriöö Signal Fires to their home place. Photo: Dmitri Kotjuh / Järva Teataja

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Jüriöö lights

20.04.2024, Paide. Estonians have made the St. George's fire throughout the ages, when initially the fire was lit near a newly released herd to ward off evil, then on St. George's night in 1343 it became a signal fire for the beginning of a great uprising. On Saint Georges Night 23 April 1343, the Estonians began an uprising to rid themselves of the Teutonic Order and the Kingdom of Denmark who had been ruling Estonia its since conquest in the Northern Crusaders in 1261. Former Prime Minister Jüri Ratas was lighting the bonfire. At the initiative of the Alempois MC, motorcycle clubs from different parts of Estonia gather on Paide Vallimäe and take Jüriöö Signal Fires to their home place. Photo: Dmitri Kotjuh / Järva Teataja

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Jüriöö lights

20.04.2024, Paide. Estonians have made the St. George's fire throughout the ages, when initially the fire was lit near a newly released herd to ward off evil, then on St. George's night in 1343 it became a signal fire for the beginning of a great uprising. On Saint Georges Night 23 April 1343, the Estonians began an uprising to rid themselves of the Teutonic Order and the Kingdom of Denmark who had been ruling Estonia its since conquest in the Northern Crusaders in 1261. Former Prime Minister Jüri Ratas was lighting the bonfire. At the initiative of the Alempois MC, motorcycle clubs from different parts of Estonia gather on Paide Vallimäe and take Jüriöö Signal Fires to their home place. Photo: Dmitri Kotjuh / Järva Teataja

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Jüriöö lights

20.04.2024, Paide. Estonians have made the St. George's fire throughout the ages, when initially the fire was lit near a newly released herd to ward off evil, then on St. George's night in 1343 it became a signal fire for the beginning of a great uprising. On Saint Georges Night 23 April 1343, the Estonians began an uprising to rid themselves of the Teutonic Order and the Kingdom of Denmark who had been ruling Estonia its since conquest in the Northern Crusaders in 1261. Former Prime Minister Jüri Ratas was lighting the bonfire. At the initiative of the Alempois MC, motorcycle clubs from different parts of Estonia gather on Paide Vallimäe and take Jüriöö Signal Fires to their home place. Photo: Dmitri Kotjuh / Järva Teataja

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Jüriöö lights

20.04.2024, Paide. Estonians have made the St. George's fire throughout the ages, when initially the fire was lit near a newly released herd to ward off evil, then on St. George's night in 1343 it became a signal fire for the beginning of a great uprising. On Saint Georges Night 23 April 1343, the Estonians began an uprising to rid themselves of the Teutonic Order and the Kingdom of Denmark who had been ruling Estonia its since conquest in the Northern Crusaders in 1261. Former Prime Minister Jüri Ratas was lighting the bonfire. At the initiative of the Alempois MC, motorcycle clubs from different parts of Estonia gather on Paide Vallimäe and take Jüriöö Signal Fires to their home place. Photo: Dmitri Kotjuh / Järva Teataja

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Jüriöö lights

20.04.2024, Paide. Estonians have made the St. George's fire throughout the ages, when initially the fire was lit near a newly released herd to ward off evil, then on St. George's night in 1343 it became a signal fire for the beginning of a great uprising. On Saint Georges Night 23 April 1343, the Estonians began an uprising to rid themselves of the Teutonic Order and the Kingdom of Denmark who had been ruling Estonia its since conquest in the Northern Crusaders in 1261. Former Prime Minister Jüri Ratas was lighting the bonfire. At the initiative of the Alempois MC, motorcycle clubs from different parts of Estonia gather on Paide Vallimäe and take Jüriöö Signal Fires to their home place. Photo: Dmitri Kotjuh / Järva Teataja

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Jüriöö lights

20.04.2024, Paide. Estonians have made the St. George's fire throughout the ages, when initially the fire was lit near a newly released herd to ward off evil, then on St. George's night in 1343 it became a signal fire for the beginning of a great uprising. On Saint Georges Night 23 April 1343, the Estonians began an uprising to rid themselves of the Teutonic Order and the Kingdom of Denmark who had been ruling Estonia its since conquest in the Northern Crusaders in 1261. Former Prime Minister Jüri Ratas was lighting the bonfire. At the initiative of the Alempois MC, motorcycle clubs from different parts of Estonia gather on Paide Vallimäe and take Jüriöö Signal Fires to their home place. Photo: Dmitri Kotjuh / Järva Teataja

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Jüriöö lights

20.04.2024, Paide. Estonians have made the St. George's fire throughout the ages, when initially the fire was lit near a newly released herd to ward off evil, then on St. George's night in 1343 it became a signal fire for the beginning of a great uprising. On Saint Georges Night 23 April 1343, the Estonians began an uprising to rid themselves of the Teutonic Order and the Kingdom of Denmark who had been ruling Estonia its since conquest in the Northern Crusaders in 1261. Former Prime Minister Jüri Ratas was lighting the bonfire. At the initiative of the Alempois MC, motorcycle clubs from different parts of Estonia gather on Paide Vallimäe and take Jüriöö Signal Fires to their home place. Photo: Dmitri Kotjuh / Järva Teataja

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Jüriöö lights

20.04.2024, Paide. Estonians have made the St. George's fire throughout the ages, when initially the fire was lit near a newly released herd to ward off evil, then on St. George's night in 1343 it became a signal fire for the beginning of a great uprising. On Saint Georges Night 23 April 1343, the Estonians began an uprising to rid themselves of the Teutonic Order and the Kingdom of Denmark who had been ruling Estonia its since conquest in the Northern Crusaders in 1261. Former Prime Minister Jüri Ratas was lighting the bonfire. At the initiative of the Alempois MC, motorcycle clubs from different parts of Estonia gather on Paide Vallimäe and take Jüriöö Signal Fires to their home place. Photo: Dmitri Kotjuh / Järva Teataja

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Jüriöö lights

20.04.2024, Paide. Estonians have made the St. George's fire throughout the ages, when initially the fire was lit near a newly released herd to ward off evil, then on St. George's night in 1343 it became a signal fire for the beginning of a great uprising. On Saint Georges Night 23 April 1343, the Estonians began an uprising to rid themselves of the Teutonic Order and the Kingdom of Denmark who had been ruling Estonia its since conquest in the Northern Crusaders in 1261. Former Prime Minister Jüri Ratas was lighting the bonfire. At the initiative of the Alempois MC, motorcycle clubs from different parts of Estonia gather on Paide Vallimäe and take Jüriöö Signal Fires to their home place. Photo: Dmitri Kotjuh / Järva Teataja

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Jüriöö lights

20.04.2024, Paide. Estonians have made the St. George's fire throughout the ages, when initially the fire was lit near a newly released herd to ward off evil, then on St. George's night in 1343 it became a signal fire for the beginning of a great uprising. On Saint Georges Night 23 April 1343, the Estonians began an uprising to rid themselves of the Teutonic Order and the Kingdom of Denmark who had been ruling Estonia its since conquest in the Northern Crusaders in 1261. Former Prime Minister Jüri Ratas was lighting the bonfire. At the initiative of the Alempois MC, motorcycle clubs from different parts of Estonia gather on Paide Vallimäe and take Jüriöö Signal Fires to their home place. Photo: Dmitri Kotjuh / Järva Teataja

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Jüriöö lights

20.04.2024, Paide. Estonians have made the St. George's fire throughout the ages, when initially the fire was lit near a newly released herd to ward off evil, then on St. George's night in 1343 it became a signal fire for the beginning of a great uprising. On Saint Georges Night 23 April 1343, the Estonians began an uprising to rid themselves of the Teutonic Order and the Kingdom of Denmark who had been ruling Estonia its since conquest in the Northern Crusaders in 1261. Former Prime Minister Jüri Ratas was lighting the bonfire. At the initiative of the Alempois MC, motorcycle clubs from different parts of Estonia gather on Paide Vallimäe and take Jüriöö Signal Fires to their home place. Photo: Dmitri Kotjuh / Järva Teataja

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Jüriöö lights

20.04.2024, Paide. Estonians have made the St. George's fire throughout the ages, when initially the fire was lit near a newly released herd to ward off evil, then on St. George's night in 1343 it became a signal fire for the beginning of a great uprising. On Saint Georges Night 23 April 1343, the Estonians began an uprising to rid themselves of the Teutonic Order and the Kingdom of Denmark who had been ruling Estonia its since conquest in the Northern Crusaders in 1261. Former Prime Minister Jüri Ratas was lighting the bonfire. At the initiative of the Alempois MC, motorcycle clubs from different parts of Estonia gather on Paide Vallimäe and take Jüriöö Signal Fires to their home place. Photo: Dmitri Kotjuh / Järva Teataja

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Jüriöö lights

20.04.2024, Paide. Estonians have made the St. George's fire throughout the ages, when initially the fire was lit near a newly released herd to ward off evil, then on St. George's night in 1343 it became a signal fire for the beginning of a great uprising. On Saint Georges Night 23 April 1343, the Estonians began an uprising to rid themselves of the Teutonic Order and the Kingdom of Denmark who had been ruling Estonia its since conquest in the Northern Crusaders in 1261. Former Prime Minister Jüri Ratas was lighting the bonfire. At the initiative of the Alempois MC, motorcycle clubs from different parts of Estonia gather on Paide Vallimäe and take Jüriöö Signal Fires to their home place. Photo: Dmitri Kotjuh / Järva Teataja

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Jüriöö lights

20.04.2024, Paide. Estonians have made the St. George's fire throughout the ages, when initially the fire was lit near a newly released herd to ward off evil, then on St. George's night in 1343 it became a signal fire for the beginning of a great uprising. On Saint Georges Night 23 April 1343, the Estonians began an uprising to rid themselves of the Teutonic Order and the Kingdom of Denmark who had been ruling Estonia its since conquest in the Northern Crusaders in 1261. Former Prime Minister Jüri Ratas was lighting the bonfire. At the initiative of the Alempois MC, motorcycle clubs from different parts of Estonia gather on Paide Vallimäe and take Jüriöö Signal Fires to their home place. Photo: Dmitri Kotjuh / Järva Teataja

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Jüriöö lights

20.04.2024, Paide. Estonians have made the St. George's fire throughout the ages, when initially the fire was lit near a newly released herd to ward off evil, then on St. George's night in 1343 it became a signal fire for the beginning of a great uprising. On Saint Georges Night 23 April 1343, the Estonians began an uprising to rid themselves of the Teutonic Order and the Kingdom of Denmark who had been ruling Estonia its since conquest in the Northern Crusaders in 1261. Former Prime Minister Jüri Ratas was lighting the bonfire. At the initiative of the Alempois MC, motorcycle clubs from different parts of Estonia gather on Paide Vallimäe and take Jüriöö Signal Fires to their home place. Photo: Dmitri Kotjuh / Järva Teataja

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Jüriöö lights

20.04.2024, Paide. Estonians have made the St. George's fire throughout the ages, when initially the fire was lit near a newly released herd to ward off evil, then on St. George's night in 1343 it became a signal fire for the beginning of a great uprising. On Saint Georges Night 23 April 1343, the Estonians began an uprising to rid themselves of the Teutonic Order and the Kingdom of Denmark who had been ruling Estonia its since conquest in the Northern Crusaders in 1261. Former Prime Minister Jüri Ratas was lighting the bonfire. At the initiative of the Alempois MC, motorcycle clubs from different parts of Estonia gather on Paide Vallimäe and take Jüriöö Signal Fires to their home place. Photo: Dmitri Kotjuh / Järva Teataja

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Jüriöö lights

20.04.2024, Paide. Estonians have made the St. George's fire throughout the ages, when initially the fire was lit near a newly released herd to ward off evil, then on St. George's night in 1343 it became a signal fire for the beginning of a great uprising. On Saint Georges Night 23 April 1343, the Estonians began an uprising to rid themselves of the Teutonic Order and the Kingdom of Denmark who had been ruling Estonia its since conquest in the Northern Crusaders in 1261. Former Prime Minister Jüri Ratas was lighting the bonfire. At the initiative of the Alempois MC, motorcycle clubs from different parts of Estonia gather on Paide Vallimäe and take Jüriöö Signal Fires to their home place. Photo: Dmitri Kotjuh / Järva Teataja

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The Night Of San Juan Celebration In Barcelona

A man throws paper with his wishes on the bonfire in the Sant Antoni neighborhood during the night of San Juan, June 23, 2023, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The city of Barcelona commemorates this celebration mainly on its beaches, next to the Mediterranean. The night of San Juan is the shortest night of the year. It is one of the most deeply rooted popular festivities in the Països Catalans, where it begins with the reception of the Flama del Canigó. Photo by Kike Rincón / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Night Of San Juan Celebration In Barcelona

Two women dance around the bonfire in the Sant Antoni neighborhood during the night of San Juan, June 23, 2023, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The city of Barcelona commemorates this celebration mainly on its beaches, next to the Mediterranean. The night of San Juan is the shortest night of the year. It is one of the most deeply rooted popular festivities in the Països Catalans, where it begins with the reception of the Flama del Canigó. Photo by Kike Rincón / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Night Of San Juan Celebration In Barcelona

Two boys throw a wooden pallet to the bonfire in the Sant Antoni neighborhood during the night of San Juan, June 23, 2023, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The city of Barcelona commemorates this celebration mainly on its beaches, next to the Mediterranean. The night of San Juan is the shortest night of the year. It is one of the most deeply rooted popular festivities in the Països Catalans, where it begins with the reception of the Flama del Canigó. Photo by Kike Rincón / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Night Of San Juan Celebration In Barcelona

Two women throw wishes to the bonfire in the Sant Antoni neighborhood during the night of San Juan, June 23, 2023, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The city of Barcelona commemorates this celebration mainly on its beaches, next to the Mediterranean. The night of San Juan is the shortest night of the year. It is one of the most deeply rooted popular festivities in the Països Catalans, where it begins with the reception of the Flama del Canigó. Photo by Kike Rincón / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Night Of San Juan Celebration In Barcelona

A chair burning in the bonfire in the Sant Antoni neighborhood during the night of San Juan, June 23, 2023, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The city of Barcelona commemorates this celebration mainly on its beaches, next to the Mediterranean. The night of San Juan is the shortest night of the year. It is one of the most deeply rooted popular festivities in the Països Catalans, where it begins with the reception of the Flama del Canigó. Photo by Kike Rincón / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Night Of San Juan Celebration In Barcelona

Two people add fuel to the bonfire in the SAnt Antoni neighborhood during the night of San Juan, June 23, 2023, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The city of Barcelona commemorates this celebration mainly on its beaches, next to the Mediterranean. The night of San Juan is the shortest night of the year. It is one of the most deeply rooted popular festivities in the Països Catalans, where it begins with the reception of the Flama del Canigó. Photo by Kike Rincón / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Night Of San Juan Celebration In Barcelona

A man throws a pallet to the bonfire in the SAnt Antoni neighborhood during the night of San Juan, June 23, 2023, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The city of Barcelona commemorates this celebration mainly on its beaches, next to the Mediterranean. The night of San Juan is the shortest night of the year. It is one of the most deeply rooted popular festivities in the Països Catalans, where it begins with the reception of the Flama del Canigó. Photo by Kike Rincón / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Night Of San Juan Celebration In Barcelona

One of the Devils of Sant Antoni throws fuel on the bonfire during the night of San Juan, June 23, 2023, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The city of Barcelona commemorates this celebration mainly on its beaches, next to the Mediterranean. The night of San Juan is the shortest night of the year. It is one of the most deeply rooted popular festivities in the Països Catalans, where it begins with the reception of the Flama del Canigó. Photo by Kike Rincón / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM