🇵🇹 Portugal Day 2025 Celebrations in Lagos – June 1 to 10
The full schedule for Portugal Day 2025 in Lagos is now available. From June 1 to 10, the city will host events full of music, tradition, and national pride.
🎺 June 1: Celebrations Begin with a Mounted Music Show
The first event is on Sunday, June 1 at 4:00 PM on Avenida dos Descobrimentos. The GNR’s Mounted Brass Bandwill perform music while riding horses — walking, trotting, and galloping. It’s the only band in the world that does this!
🪖 June 4–10: Military Exhibition in Jardim da Constituição
From June 4 to 10, visit the Military Equipment Exhibition. Soldiers from the Navy, Army, and Air Force will show:
- Working dogs in action
- Bomb disposal
- Hand-to-hand combat
- Drone flights
- And much more!
🎶 June 6–9: Free Military Band Concerts Each Night
Enjoy live music at Praça do Infante every night at 9:30 PM:
- June 6 – Air Force Band
- June 7 – Navy Band
- June 8 – Army Band
- June 9 – Army Light Orchestra
The night of June 9 ends with fireworks at 11:00 PM on Avenida dos Descobrimentos.
🇵🇹 June 9–10: Main Ceremonies with the President
The main ceremonies happen on June 9 and 10. The President of Portugal is expected to attend.
- June 10 at 11:00 AM – Big military parade on Avenida dos Descobrimentos
- June 10 at 3:00 PM – Navy ships pass through Lagos Bay
- June 10 at 6:30 PM – National flag lowering and a concert by the Algarve Orchestra at Praça do Infante
Lagos was chosen by the President to host Portugal Day this year. Writer Lídia Jorge leads the planning committee. The events celebrate Portuguese culture, language, and the people of the diaspora. Lagos is proud to support and host this national event.
📅 Don’t miss any of the events — view the full Portugal Day 2025 schedule here and plan your stay in Lagos View Apartment!
Important Traffic Information
As all events are held outdoors in public city spaces, traffic restrictions will be in place:
- June 1
- June 6 to 10
Avenida dos Descobrimentos and surrounding streets will experience partial or full closures, depending on the day and time. Please refer to the official traffic advisory pamphlet for specific details.
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