June: The White Nights Festival, "Scarlet Sails"
When: The Last Week of June Each year
Where: St. Petersburg, Russia
Why: The White Nights Festival includes many ballet, opera, and musical performances, concluding in the very large Scarlet Sails celebration. It is the most famous public event during the festival, with an elaborate fireworks display to symbolize the end of the school year.
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