The feast celebrate the anniversary of canonization of Czech patron St John of Nepomuk, the patron of all people from water, and it takes place always on the eve of the St John’s day – 15th May. During the Baroque period this feast was one of the biggest and most opulent celebrations. Pilgrims from all over the country came to Prague to honour the memory of St John of Nepomuk, but also to listen to the music that was produced on the water level of the river Vltava, to see the firework and other kinds of attractions.
The tradition of the Baroque feast was renewed in 2009. Since then the celebrations have taken place each year and they have a firm scenario – mass in the St Vitus Cathedral, festive procession from the cathedral across the Charles Bridge and a baroque concert on the river, the celebrations end with a firework.
Become a part of the Saint John’s celebrations in historic Prague and enjoy an unforgettable spiritual and cultural experience!
Become a part of the Saint John’s celebrations in historic Prague and enjoy an unforgettable spiritual and cultural experience!
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