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Día des Be – Prélude des Fêtes de Sant Joan à Ciutadella (21 juin 2026) 1
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Día des Be – Prélude des Fêtes de Sant Joan à Ciutadella (21 juin 2026)

June 21 at 12pm

Ciutadella

On June 21, 2026, Ciutadella's Plaça des Born ignites with Día des Be, the official kickoff to the Fêtes de Sant Joan. Watch as elaborately decorated horses parade through the streets, their riders performing daring vaults while the crowd parts in anticipation—an adrenaline-fueled preview of the island's most revered tradition.

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Tips

🐴Arrive early to secure a spot at Plaça des Born — the prelude draws locals and visitors alike for this iconic Menorcan tradition.
🌙The Sant Joan festivities continue for days; use this prelude night to get your bearings before the main events.
👟Wear comfortable shoes — you'll be standing on cobblestones and the crowd moves with the horses through the square.

Sunday, June 21, 12:00 PM

Día des Be – Prélude des Fêtes de Sant Joan à Ciutadella (21 juin 2026)

Plaça des Born, 07760 Ciutadella, Illes Balears, Spain

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