TraditionFestivalMaritime

Boka Night (Bokeljska noć)

When
Held on a Saturday in mid-to-late August; the date is set each year.
Where
The Kotor waterfront & the bay
Price
Free to watch from the waterfront
The terracotta rooftops of Kotor's walled Old Town below the city walls, with the Bay of Kotor and Mount Lovćen beyond

About

On a warm August night the Bay of Kotor fills with decorated, illuminated boats parading by lamplight, the festivities ending in fireworks over the water off the Kotor quay.

Highlights

  • A parade of decorated, illuminated boats across the bay after dark.
  • Live music along the Kotor waterfront and a festive crowd on the quay.
  • A fireworks finale reflected in the still water of the Boka.

Practical tips

  • Stake out a waterfront spot early; the riva gets packed before the boats appear.
  • Pair it with an early dinner along the bay before the parade begins.
  • Confirm the year's date with the Tourism Organisation of Kotor before you travel.

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