<P> The Bonfires of Saint John ( Spanish : Hogueras de San Juan , Valencian : Fogueres de Sant Joan , Galician : Noite de San Xoán , Asturian : Fogueres de San Xuán , Portuguese : Fogueiras de São João ) is a traditional and popular festival celebrated around the world during Midsummer , which takes place on the evening of 23 June , St. John 's Eve . It is customary in many cities and towns in Spain ; the largest one takes place in Alicante , where it is the most important festival in the city . The biggest celebration in Portugal is held in Oporto , where it is known as the Festa de São João do Porto . In South America ( former Iberian colonies ) , the biggest celebration takes place in the northeastern states of Brazil , where it is known as Festa Junina . </P>
<P> The Bonfires of Saint John ( Spanish : Hogueras de San Juan , Valencian : Fogueres de Sant Joan , Galician : Noite de San Xoán , Asturian : Fogueres de San Xuán , Portuguese : Fogueiras de São João ) is a traditional and popular festival celebrated around the world during Midsummer , which takes place on the evening of 23 June , St. John 's Eve . It is customary in many cities and towns in Spain ; the largest one takes place in Alicante , where it is the most important festival in the city . The biggest celebration in Portugal is held in Oporto , where it is known as the Festa de São João do Porto . In South America ( former Iberian colonies ) , the biggest celebration takes place in the northeastern states of Brazil , where it is known as Festa Junina . </P>
where is las hogueras de san juan celebrated
where is las hogueras de san juan celebrated
23 June , St. John 's Eve
23 June , St. John 's Eve