Saint John's Eve (which is called San Juan or Donibane where I come from) coincides with the June solstice. I used to celebrate the longest day of the year along with my parents and neighbours back in the Basque Country. Kids from the neighbourhood used to meet up and spend all afternoon gathering things to burn in the bonfire. At night, each family had to bring something to the table and we used to have a dinner altogether before lighting the bonfire. After dinner, it happened what we all have been looking forward to: jumping over the fire!
It was a happy day; all of us knew that school year was over and we had 2 months of holidays ahead of us.
I am not aware of any special St. John's Eve celebration here in Bristol. Nonetheless, there will be some activities related to the summer solstice happening in the following days:
The Looking Glass (BS1 2AW) is hosting an exhibition starting from tomorrow 21st June titled 'Sweet Summer Solstice'. There will be a launch party tomorrow from 9pm to 2am and they say they will be serving "Crocktails and Sweet Toof Punch". If you go there tomorrow, short films will be projected and there will also be some art performances.
On Saturday, Bristol's Green Week will be promoting solar and renewable energies in Collage Green, where the Bristol Solar City solar-powered pavilion will be located.
MORE INFORMATION
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The Looking Glass Website
Bristol's Green Week Website
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