The city turns out to party in style.
Thursday 12 June 2008 will see Finland’s capitol city, Helsinki, turn into one big party. The city was founded in 1550 and for the 50th time the special event will be celebrated all over the city.
Stages will be set up in several city parks offering pop, jazz, dancers, magicians, folk, rock and opera guaranteeing something for everyone.
The day is at the heart of a week of events in the city that have included a Samba festival and harbour festival. A highlight of the week is the arrival of
Götheborg Tall Ship that will be located at Pakkahuone Quay, 8-13 June.
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For further details on the weeks events click here.