In June, the smell of sardines and the singing of the arraiais are no mistake: there’s nothing quite like the month of the Popular Saints. But there’s still some time before the euphoria hits the streets. Even so, we have some news to share: the theme for the Lisbon Grand March competition has been revealed.
The news was announced this Thursday, January 9, by Carlos Moedas, Mayor of Lisbon, as part of the ceremony to award the trophies for the 2024 Popular Marches.
According to official information, this year’s theme will be ‘The Soul of Lisbon’. In addition, an increase of 220,000 euros was announced in the co-funding allocated to the Marches in an investment of over one million euros.
As in previous editions, the chosen theme will inspire the choreography and costumes of the neighborhoods. The conditions of the competition will be announced shortly.