The event, according to a long-standing tradition, is held during the White Nights and is timed to coincide with the holiday of the last bell. The Scarlet Sails program is one of the most colorful and vibrant events in all of Russia.
The Scarlet Sails festival program this year, as usual, will give you the opportunity to watch a colorful show and listen to popular performers.
Program for the Scarlet Sails holiday:
June 23, 2018:- from 20:00 to 22:00 - gathering of graduates for Palace Square and spectators at Strelka Vasilyevsky Island;
- 22:00 - theatrical prologue on Palace Square;
- 22:20 - start of concerts on Palace Square and on the Spit of Vasilyevsky Island.
June 24, 2018:
- from 00:40 to 01:00 - water and pyrotechnic show on the Neva, fireworks to classical music;
- 00:50 - passage of the Swedish sailing ship “Tre Kronor of Stockholm” with scarlet sails, referring viewers to the work of the same name;
- 01:10 - continuation of concerts on Palace Square and the Spit of Vasilyevsky Island;
- 04:00 - end of the show.
This year, Basta, Alekseev, ST, Alsou, Marie Crimebreri, Artem Pivovarov, Victoria Daineko, Moya Michelle, Quest Pistols Show, as well as the star of the show “The Voice” Rutger Garecht will perform at the “Scarlet Sails” festival in St. Petersburg.
These are the artists this year that were chosen by the 2018 graduates themselves.
Exactly at 10:00 pm the introductory part of the program starts on Palace Square. After 20 minutes, the concert begins there, which will last more than 2 hours. Guest stars will perform for all guests of the event.
The water and pyrotechnic program will begin after midnight: at 00:40. It will unfold before the eyes of spectators in a water amphitheater over an area of three kilometers. Against the backdrop of city buildings, palaces and temples, this spectacle will become even more attractive and large-scale. For some time, the Neva will turn into a springboard for a fabulous action that many people in the world want to see.
The show doesn't last very long - twenty-one minutes. However, during this time the St. Petersburg sky will be illuminated by fifty thousand salvos. We can say that the heavens will literally bloom with fiery flowers. The light show will be accompanied by music.
At the end of the program, the “Secret” ship will appear - a ship with scarlet sails. It will pass along the river bank accompanied by musical accompaniment. The fireworks display will still continue at this time. For seven years now, the role of a fairy-tale ship has been played by the Swedish sailing ship Three Crowns.
The concert will continue after 1 a.m., and the event itself will end only at 4 a.m.
It is important to note that access to the Scarlet Sails concert is only possible with invitation tickets. Graduates, parents of graduates, and school teachers could receive them. Tickets are ordered by school management and issued before June 22, 2018.
On the night of June 24, the annual Scarlet Sails festival will be held in St. Petersburg. Only graduates can get into it with tickets. " Paper» has compiled a list of places from where other St. Petersburg residents and tourists can admire the festive fireworks, light show and scarlet sails of the brig.
Bridges and embankments
The ship with scarlet sails and the light show can be viewed from five embankments of St. Petersburg - Mytninskaya, English, Universitetskaya, Petrovskaya and Kutuzov embankment. These embankments are accessible to everyone - tickets for Scarlet Sails are not needed.
You can also watch the light show and fireworks from Blagoveshchensky, Birzhevoy and Liteyny Bridges. With invitation cards, graduates will be able to go to Palace Square and Palace Embankment.
Illustration: official community of “Scarlet Sails”
The brig "Russia" will sail from Troitsky to Blagoveshchensky Bridge. The light show and fireworks will begin on June 24 at 00:40.
There has not yet been any official information from Mostotrest about changing the bridge opening schedule. To the question “ Papers” about which bridges will be raised during the “Scarlet Sails”, the department responded that, based on the experience of past years, it will most likely be Troitsky.
Restaurants by the water and boats
You can also watch the light show and the ship in restaurants on the embankments. For example, in the panoramic establishment “Bering” on Pirogovskaya embankment. The windows overlook the Neva waters and the Trinity Bridge, there are tables nearby. On the night of June 24, the establishment will be open until 2:00. The average bill without drinks is 1100 rubles.
Another option is a restaurant on the Flying Dutchman ship, moored next to the Birzhevoy Bridge. At the table by the window you will be able to see Winter Palace and the waters of the Neva. The restaurant will be open all night. You can reserve a table with a deposit of 10 thousand rubles. The average bill is 2800 rubles without drinks.
You can view the festive fireworks from ships. Excursions around the Neva water area are organized by various travel companies, for example NevaTrip and ASTRA MARINE. The cost of a ticket per person is more than 5,000 rubles. The NevaTrip ship will depart from the English Embankment at 23:30, and the restaurant on the ASTRA MARINE ship will depart from the Arsenalnaya Embankment at 23:00.
Restaurant roofs
The festive fireworks will be visible not only from the embankments, but also from the rooftops. For example, in the wine bar “Sky and Wine” on Pirogov Lane. From the roof of the establishment there is a view of St. Isaac's Cathedral. The average bill is 1000 rubles.
Another establishment with a roof is the Italian restaurant “Makaronniki” on Dobrolyubova Avenue. The average bill at the establishment is 1,700 rubles.
You can also go to the Ginza Project restaurant “Mansarda”. From the tables on the roof you will be able to see St. Isaac's Cathedral and the festive fireworks. The average bill is 3500 rubles.
Broadcasts
Channel Five will broadcast live from Scarlet Sails. In addition, it will be possible to watch online in the community "
The show for graduates "Scarlet Sails" is a big holiday for the whole city. They are going to see the famous frigate local residents and tourists from all over the world. Where to watch the culmination of the evening?
1. hotel "St. Petersburg".
View rooms at the St. Petersburg Hotel are one of the best vantage points, offering an excellent view of the ship and fireworks over the water. That’s why many fans of “Scarlet Sails” book rooms with a view of the Neva almost a month in advance. Thus, if you manage to get to the hotel on the coveted evening, consider that you have taken a place in the front rows.
Pirogovskaya embankment 5 to 2.
2. panoramic restaurant "Bering".
Petersburg embankment is conveniently visible from the window of the panoramic restaurant "Bering". On a festive summer evening, the menu includes a special gastronomic set from brand chef Dmitry Shcherbakov. You should take care of booking a table in advance.
Nab. Pirogovskaya, 5/2, hotel "St. Petersburg", floor "c".
3. exchange bridge.
On Vasilyevsky Island, the best way to watch the holiday is from the Exchange Bridge. From here you will see the water area in lights and fireworks above it. Arrive a couple of hours before the show starts to get the best seats.
4. restaurant in the palace of Grand Duke Vladimir.
In the palace you will feel like you are in a fairy tale. The chic interior of the restaurant takes guests back several centuries, but traveling back in time will not prevent you from being in time for the start of the festive action. You can admire the frigate and the light show from the windows of the palace.
Palace embankment, 26.
5. Peter and Paul Cathedral.
Definitely, Hare Island is the main one observation deck evenings. At the walls Peter and Paul Fortress Many people will gather to applaud the passing frigate. Here you can take beautiful pictures as a souvenir. But the best shots will be obtained if you shoot from the windows of the Peter and Paul Cathedral. Plus, the building is not that difficult to get into. It is enough to book a table at Koryushka, then the security will not have any questions.
6. frigate "Grace".
So, if you don't want to be among the crowds on the shore, head to Grace to watch the holiday show from the water. It's very spectacular. The cost of dinner on a festive evening will be quite reasonable.
Petrovskaya emb. 2.
7. restaurant complex "Flying Dutchman".
The Flying Dutchman on Mytinskaya embankment is located closest to the epicenter of events. Those who want to look at “Sails” in detail will definitely enjoy an evening in one of the “Dutch” restaurants.
Mytninskaya embankment d. 6.
8. palace bridge.
Do you want to watch the festive show from one of the city's main bridges? Then come to the palace a few hours before the start of the event and take your seats. Closer to the hour of X, the police will block the passage to this observation point.
Palace Bridge.
9. Taiga space.
From the roof of the creative space you will see a performance in all colors: the lights of the night city, a cheering crowd, music, a fabulous frigate, and, of course, fireworks. You should find out in advance from the Taiga administration whether it is possible to become a roofer for one evening. - embankment Dvortsovaya, 20
A grand holiday dedicated to graduates of educational institutions called “Scarlet Sails” will take place on June 23, 2018. Every year in St. Petersburg, thousands of people gather on the Neva River to see with their own eyes an incredible spectacle and feel the festive atmosphere.
The Scarlet Sails graduation party in St. Petersburg will take place on the night of June 23-24, 2018. Without changing the long-standing tradition, the event is held during the White Nights. This year it is timed to coincide with the last bell holiday. The annual event “Scarlet Sails” is one of the brightest and most colorful holidays throughout the Russian Federation.
“Scarlet Sails” is unique in its incredible spectacles; it has no analogues in the whole world. The impressive highlight of this event is the pyrotechnics and light show. Bridges and beautiful palaces cities, and main character In the evening there appears a ship that actually has scarlet sails.
The ship floats down the river to the sounds of classical music and is accompanied by fireworks, which symbolizes the hope of fulfilling the wishes of all graduates. It is worth saying that this holiday even received an award for the most best event throughout Europe.
Scarlet Sails 2018 holiday program: prom program
June 23, 2018:
– from 20:00 to 22:00 - gathering of graduates on Palace Square and spectators on the Spit of Vasilievsky Island;
– 22:00 - theatrical prologue on Palace Square;
– 22:20 - start of concerts on Palace Square and on the Spit of Vasilyevsky Island.
June 24, 2018:
– from 00:40 to 01:00 - water and pyrotechnic show on the Neva, fireworks to classical music;
– 00:50 - passage of the Swedish sailing ship “Tre Kronor of Stockholm” with scarlet sails, referring viewers to the work of the same name;
– 01:10 - continuation of concerts on Palace Square and the Spit of Vasilyevsky Island;
– 04:00 - end of the show.
Scarlet Sails 2018 holiday program: guest stars
Several stars were announced in the “Scarlet Sails 2018” program in St. Petersburg. Among them:
– Marie Crimebreary;
– Artem Pivovarov;
– Victoria Daineko;
– My Michelle;
– Quest Pistols Show;
These are the artists this year that were chosen by the 2018 graduates themselves.
Scarlet Sails 2018 holiday program: event plan
Exactly at 10:00 pm the introductory part of the program starts on Palace Square. After 20 minutes, the concert begins there, which will last more than 2 hours. Guest stars will perform for all guests of the event.
The water and pyrotechnic program will begin after midnight: at 00:40. It will unfold before the eyes of spectators in a water amphitheater over an area of three kilometers.
Against the backdrop of city buildings, palaces and temples, this spectacle will become even more attractive and large-scale. For some time, the Neva will turn into a springboard for a fabulous action that many people in the world want to see.
The show doesn't last very long - twenty-one minutes. However, during this time the St. Petersburg sky will be illuminated by fifty thousand salvos. We can say that the heavens will literally bloom with fiery flowers.
More than two hundred people work on the program to please the eye. While there is a pyrotechnic show, an orchestra will play over the waters of the Neva. Every year different melodies are selected for “Scarlet Sails”.
At the end of the program, the “Secret” ship will appear - a ship with scarlet sails. It will pass along the river bank accompanied by musical accompaniment. The fireworks display will still continue at this time. For seven years now, the role of a fairy-tale ship has been played by the Swedish sailing ship “Three Crowns”.
The concert will continue after 1 a.m., and the event itself will end only at 4 a.m.
Scarlet Sails 2018 holiday program: tickets for the Scarlet Sails holiday in 2018
Entry to the Scarlet Sails concert in 2018 is by invitation only for graduates and their immediate relatives, as well as school teachers. Tickets are ordered by school management and issued before June 22, 2018.
Everyone can be on the embankment and the Spit of Vasilyevsky Island for free. The only chance for guests and residents of St. Petersburg to get to Palace Square is to purchase tickets there in person on the day of the holiday.
How to get to the holiday, what is necessary?
All 11th grade students at school are given invitation cards to the event. Without having this entrance ticket, no one will be able to attend the celebration.
To get a ticket, you need to contact the head of the school, who in turn will contact the relevant authorities to obtain invitation cards.
If the school management was unable to obtain invitation cards, then you can contact the Education Committee for help.
During the Scarlet Sails event in 2018, traffic will be limited in St. Petersburg
In connection with the holiday of all graduates, the traffic schedule in the city center will be changed in St. Petersburg:
- until June 26, traffic will be blocked on the far right lane along Kamennoostrovsky Prospekt in the direction of the Trinity Bridge;
- from 11:00 on June 22 to 11:50 on June 23, from 23:00 on June 24 to 05:00 on June 25, traffic on the rightmost lane on the Trinity Bridge in the direction from Trinity Square to Suvorov Square will be blocked;
- until June 28, 23:00 – traffic on the far right lane on Exchange Square is blocked;
- from 11:50 on June 23 to 18:00 on June 24, traffic on the Trinity Bridge will be blocked;
- from 17:30 on June 23 to 05:00 on June 24, there will be no passage for vehicles along Nevsky Prospect from Sadovaya Street to Palace Square, Palace Bridge, Birzhevaya Square, Gorokhovaya Street. from Malaya Morskaya street. to Admiralteysky Ave., emb. r. Moika from Aptekarsky lane. to Nevsky Prospect, Malaya Morskaya Street. from Nevsky Prospect to Voznesensky Prospect, Bolshaya Morskaya Street. from Voznesensky Prospect to Nevsky Prospect, Moshkov Lane, Aptekarsky Lane, emb. Winter Canal, Marble Lane, Voznesensky Ave. on the site from M. Morskaya street. to Admiralteysky Prospekt, Admiralteyskaya embankment. from Dvortsovy Proezd to Senate Square, as well as along Millionnaya Street. from Aptekarsky lane to Palace Square and some other directions.
Where is the best place to watch Scarlet Sails?
City guests often ask: “Where is the best place to watch Scarlet Sails?” If you are staying at a hotel, you can talk to the administration about purchasing an invitation ticket to the Scarlet Sails holiday. You can buy it from hand or online, but in this case you need to beware of numerous fakes. With an invitation card, it is better to arrive early and choose a place closer to you.
There is a free option for those who don't like huge crowds and don't want to take up space for several hours. A rehearsal is held 1 day before the event, and you can watch the general run of the sailboat 2 times, most often it is held at 22-30 and 23-30.
Go to the cafes, which are located on pontoons near the shore, and get a wonderful overview of everything that is happening!
You can, of course, listen to the concert while not far from Palace Square, but the view is depressing...
Having walked along the entire Moika, crowds of people gather on the Champ de Mars to watch the tops of the masts moving between the buildings for 5 seconds.
How transport will work on June 23, 2018, on the night of “Scarlet Sails - 2018”
For those who are going to the center of St. Petersburg on the night of June 23-24, it is better to leave their personal vehicles at home. But the metro will operate all night, as well as special buses duplicating metro lines. Buses will begin running on all routes after the bridges on the Neva, raised for the duration of the sailing ship's passage, are closed.
Access to the metro station on the night of June 23-24 will be carried out using tokens and all types of travel documents. Fare on night buses will be paid at a one-time rate of 40 rubles.
