Ljósanótt Festival Gets Off to a Good Start
Translated from Icelandic and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.
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- Organizers said the first day of Reykjanesbær’s Ljósanótt festival went well, with police reporting a smooth night.
- Today’s program includes the annual class-year parade, major concerts and a fireworks display.
- Performers include Alaska1867, Hipsumhaps, Birgitta Haukdal, Kristmund Axel and Emmsjé Gauti.
Ljósanótt, the town festival in Reykjanesbær, got off to a strong start, according to its organizers. The festival began on Thursday, with varied events around town and concerts in several locations during the evening.
Organizers said the day passed smoothly, and police reported that the night had gone well. Mayor Vilhjálmur Árnason also attended the festivities.
The festival reaches its peak today with the annual class-year parade, which begins at 1:30 p.m. Large groups from different graduating years take part before the procession ends at the main stage. The 50-year group is traditionally one of the most prominent and helps shape the parade and the reception at the festival grounds.
The evening’s major concert features Alaska1867, Hipsumhaps, Birgitta Haukdal, Kristmund Axel and Emmsjé Gauti. The annual fireworks display is scheduled for 10 p.m. Meat soup was also served at the festival.
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Originally published by Morgunblaðið in Icelandic. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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