Bica Neighbourhood March

Boy carries at typical Saint Anthony arch. The arches and the ballons are the two artifacts always used by every neighbourhood. Bica neighbourhood march was inspired in traditional fishsellers that used to work in the neighbourhood. The Parade is observed by a jury that gives points to each March. usually Bica is classified in the first places. Every 12th of June, Lisbon's typical neighbourhoods show their "marches". These consist on music, coreography and costumes inspired on each neighbourhood traditions. The streets of each old Lisbon neighbourhood gets crowded with people partying. The smell of grilled sardines fills the air as people celebrate Saint Anthony's day (13th June), Lisbon's patron saint.

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Boy carries at typical Saint Anthony arch. The arches and the ballons are the two artifacts always used by every neighbourhood. Bica neighbourhood march was inspired in traditional fishsellers that used to work in the neighbourhood. The Parade is observed by a jury that gives points to each March. usually Bica is classified in the first places. Every 12th of June, Lisbon's typical neighbourhoods show their "marches". These consist on music, coreography and costumes inspired on each neighbourhood traditions. The streets of each old Lisbon neighbourhood gets crowded with people partying. The smell of grilled sardines fills the air as people celebrate Saint Anthony's day (13th June), Lisbon's patron saint.