White Night/Noite Branca in Loulé

Every two years, the Central Algarve city of Loulé hosts a big party called White Night or Noite Branca.  Modeled after the end-of-summer festivities in cities like Paris, the last Loulé celebration took place in 2019 due to Covid, so this year's event was sure to be a blowout. 

We had planned to attend the event with friends for several weeks, but Ryder unfortunately did not get the message.  He got sick the day of the event (nothing serious), so unfortunately, Debra missed the event to stay with him.  

At Noite Branca, all attendees are asked to wear white clothing, and the vibe is noticeably more laid back than many of the Algarve's summer festivals.  The streets were filled with people and performers (think Cirque du Soleil).  Lots of drinks were available from restaurants and pubs, and multiple stages offered a wide range of music selections.  The evening started calmly, with light crowds and casual music.  But as night fell, things got busy, loud, and fun!

Hopefully, Debra will get to go to Noite Branca in 2025. 
​Ryder (with his light necklace from the festival) would like to go, too!