{"id":611,"date":"2020-05-21T18:51:58","date_gmt":"2020-05-21T18:51:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tasteporto.com\/?p=611"},"modified":"2026-06-03T10:37:24","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T10:37:24","slug":"sao-joao-party","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tasteporto.com\/ja\/sao-joao-party\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Everyone&#8217;s Talking About the St John Festival Porto"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are many celebrations in Porto, but none compare to city&#8217;s biggest party of the year. Like any other <em>Tripeiro<\/em> (a nickname for Porto locals), <a href=\"https:\/\/tasteporto.com\/about-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">we at Taste Porto eagerly await June and the St John Festival Porto.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A massive street party<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Festas Populares (Portuguese popular festivals) celebrate three Catholic saints in June.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lisbon honors St. Anthony;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Afurada, a nearby fishing village, celebrates St. Peter;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Both Porto and Braga have St. John as their patron saint.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">St John Festival Porto (honoring St. John, the Baptist) is celebrated on the evening of June 23rd in an organized chaos of friendship, alcohol, and grilled sardines. This festivity marks the longest day of the year, the summer solstice (officially on June 21st). At its core, this is a pagan tradition that the church attempted to override, but with little to no success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<center><figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tasteporto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Porto-celebrates-Sao-Joao.jpg\" alt=\"Festas de S\u00e3o Jo\u00e3o in Porto\"><\/figure><\/figure><\/center>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With an extensive program, St John starts in May and culminates on June 24th. Throughout Porto, the city decorates itself for the celebration:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Small colorful flags hang in streets and main squares;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Little pots of basil sit on windowsills;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The scent of grilled sardines fills the air in front of houses and restaurants<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the build-up to an explosion of color, sound, and aroma that reaches its peak on June 23rd. That night, a flood of happy people invades the city to the sound of thousands of plastic hammers, the scent of aromatic herbs (basil, leek, citronella), and the glow of hundreds of small hot air balloons floating into the sky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Expect at St John Festival Porto <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Porto, the party begins around 5 PM and lasts until sunrise, with no fixed schedule. It&#8217;s common to see people bringing their own barbecue grills, tables, and chairs into the streets, dining alongside both friends and strangers. <br><br>The traditional menu includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Charcoal-grilled sardines served on <em>broa<\/em> (a slice of cornbread);<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em><a href=\"https:\/\/tasteporto.com\/typical-portuguese-soup-recipe-caldo-verde\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Caldo Verde <\/a><\/em>(a soup made with potatoes, Portuguese kale, olive oil, water, and a slice of chouri\u00e7o);<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Febras (grilled pork tenderloin slices);<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grilled red and green peppers;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And, of course, plenty of wine and beer (because it wouldn\u2019t be a true Porto celebration without them!). <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just to be clear: over 500,000 people come out to the streets of the city to watch fireworks explode over the Douro River, dance in Aliados Avenue, devour sardines, sip wine, and celebrate until the break of dawn. It&#8217;s the biggest party in the city, and you can already feel it and smell it in the air!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<center><figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tasteporto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/St-John-Festival-Porto-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"St John Festival Porto\"><\/figure><\/figure><\/center>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Spirit of St John Festival Porto<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the night unfolds, you\u2019ll start noticing some unusual party traditions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Plastic hammers with whistles: used to (lightly!) tap people on the head;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Garlic flowers: rub them on noses for good luck (or just for fun);<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Manjericos<\/em>: wild basil plants in pots, each decorated with humorous rhymes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Leading up to the big night, you\u2019ll also find <em>cascatas de S\u00e3o Jo\u00e3o<\/em>, elaborate nativity-like displays where baby Jesus, Mary, and Joseph are swapped out for St. John and tiny clay figurines depicting Porto\u2019s daily life. <br><br>The best part? You might not know anyone when the night begins, but by sunrise, you\u2019ll have made plenty of new friends. If someone invites you to eat, dance, or drink&#8230; say yes. 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Dancing, eating, and celebrating in one giant, joyful, and slightly chaotic street party! <br><br>As the night progresses, follow the crowd from the city center to the riverfront, and then all the way to the sea. 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