Santo Antonio in June: parades, feast, sardines, wine & live Fado music (2)
In June, the month of the Festas dos Santos Populares (Feast Days of the Popular Saints), the Lisbon nights are filled with lively festivities, parades and live music that take over the city’s historical center. The main Saints’ days are for Antonio (June 12-13), John (June 23-24) and Peter (June 28-29).

Mouraria - all the streets in the historical center are decorated with garlands and lights.

Alfama, June 2008. Santo Antionio & Portuguese flags (EFC) football

Restaurant ‘A Tasquinha’, Largo Contador Mor, Castelo area, really good sardines!

Eating sardines while listening to the fado singers. Fado came long after Saint Anthony, but its major theme is nostalgia and longing-for what is lost and for what has never been gained. Anthony fits right into this scene!

The streets are filled with the delicious smell of sardines being grilled

On the night of June 12 you can enjoy the famous yearly Santo Antionio costume Parade.
All the clubs and associations of Lisbons’ neighbourhoods descend on Avenida da Liberdade to compete for the best parade, music, costume and choreography.