On Saturday, as in many towns locally, the Fete de Saint-Jean will be celebrated in Aix. Very much a Provencal custom, it will culminate in a bonfire into which participants can place little pieces of wood containing a wish.
Programme
19h30 à 20h30 : Concert by l’Harmonie Municipale at place François Villon
20h20 : Flame arrives at the top of the cours Mirabeau
20h35 : Procession leaves in the direction of place François Villon
21h00 : Flame arrives and is received by the authorities of Aix-en-Provence, place François Villon
21h15 : Spectacle by Lei Farandoulaire Sestian
22h00 : Official speeches, blessing and lighting of fire
22h30 à 1h : ‘Bal Populaire’ dancing to the groupe Oc’Stanza.
NEW THIS YEAR: DANCING IN LES ALLEES
During the afternoon 16-20:00hrs, you can get in the mood for the evening festivities at the dance sessions taking place in Les Allees Provencales…
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