Scarlet Sails (tradition)
The Scarlet Sails (Russian: Алые паруса) is a celebration in St. Petersburg, Russia, the most massive and famous public event during the White Nights Festival every summer.
Description
Crowds with about one million people are treated to a wide variety of free entertainment provided by the city of St. Petersburg.
History
This tradition began in 1968, when several
Latest development
The show has become the main part of the White Nights celebration. More than one million people attended the Scarlet Sails show celebrating the end of the 2007 school year.[3][unreliable source?] In 2010, public attendance grew to 3 million, with entertainers including such stars as the Cirque du Soleil, Mariinsky Ballet and Antonio Banderas.[4]
2020-21 saw virtual celebrations caused by COVID-19 pandemic. This celebration has returned since 2022.
References
External links
- Official site
- Youtube channel
- 2007 Scarlet Sails celebration in St. Petersburg: part 1, part 2, part 3, part 4