April Bridge (), reinforces these roadway connections. Inland navigation across the Tagus estuary is a vital link economically, as well as a tourist link, with catamaran service provided by Transtejo & Soflusa (with 15 minute service) to Cais do Sodré in Lisbon. A lowland community, Seixal provides bike paths along the bay that link Amora and Seixal, passing through the parishes of Seixal, Arrentela and Amora. Culture Throughout there are secular or religious celebrations that highlight the calendar year, including the Modern Music Festival of Corroios and Seixal Jazz. But, the primary event of the social year is the Avante! Festival, the annual festival of Portuguese Communist Party, that attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors. The event consists of a three-day music festival with hundreds of Portuguese and international bands and artists across five different stages, in addition to ethnographic demonstrations, gastronomy, social debates, books and music fair, the Avanteatro (theatre) and sporting events. Several foreign communist parties also participate. The events preparation begins following the conclusion of the annual festivities, through the initiative of party members and youth volunteers. Sport Seixalíada is the community's annual sporting event bringing together the region's athletes in various sporting activities from track to water event, forming a mini-Olympiad. Notable people Helder Bataglia dos Santos (born 1947) a Portuguese-Angolan businessman; manages financial projects in Angola, the Congos, South Africa and Mozambique. Emanuel Jardim Fernandes (born 1944) a Portuguese politician and MEP from 2004 to 2009 Tiago Amaral (born 1999) stage name TAY, a trap and R&B singer and self taught dancer. Sport António Simões (born 1943) a former footballer with 429 club caps and 46 with Portugal José Henrique (born 1943) a retired footballer with 288 club caps and 15 with Portugal Manuel Correia (born 1962) a former footballer with 444 club caps and a current manager. Carlos Mendes Varela (born 1984) a French professional rugby league footballer. Luís Leal (born 1987) a footballer with over 250 club caps and 16 for São Tomé and Príncipe References External links Town Hall official website Guia do Seixal Photos from Seixal Cities in Portugal Populated places in Setúbal District Municipalities of Setúbal District