On the 23rd of December, Market Night will return to its traditional roots.
The mayor presented the plan that takes into account the thousands of people who flock into the Old Town for a night of last-minute shopping, carol singing, and being together. It will also be well policed confirmed Cristina Pedra.
“We will have nothing but Christmas carols and songs. It is Christmas, a time for families, she stressed, having rejected any disco music. Performances include the confraternity of singers in Praça do Peixe, from 23:00 to 00:00 am, and street performers from 19:00 to 23:00. On an outdoor stage, Cristina Barbosa will perform, and, later, DJ Oxy, will play festive Christmas songs until 04:00.
In terms of security, 142 personnel and 18 means (ambulances and fire engines) will be in attendance.
As for the occupation of public space, in Fernão de Ornelas, for example, there will be 20 stalls, and in Rua D. Carlos and in front of Casa da Luz, there will be 9 pine vendors, who started trading on the 15th of this month. In total 53 food and drink stalls on the streets surrounding the market.
It should be noted that on the municipality’s website, an online platform will include event information and parking availability.
It should also be noted that the municipality’s budget for the night of the market is 57 thousand euros.
Samantha Gannon
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