The holiday starts with a very unusual breakfast; according to tradition, all houses serve fresh strawberries and sparkling wine. After a light breakfast, locals go to local parks and gardens; April 30 envelops the city with mouthwatering barbecue flavor. One of the main pleasures for young city dwellers are so-called champagne races. The core of this entertainment is very simple - you need to arm yourself with bottles of champagne and go for a walk through the city streets, spraying it on others.
Another beautiful holiday tradition of lighting large fires dates back to the late Middle Ages. In ancient times locals believed that this ritual allows to drive witches and evil spirits away from the town. The significant part of celebrations is held in Uppsala Castle (Slottet). During the daytime, local musicians and artists play there. The beautiful holiday dedicated to long-awaited spring always attracts to the city a lot of tourists.
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