Nuit Blanche, held in Paris this year on October 4, is one of the most famous all-night “White Night” festivals. Not only are arts venues opened up throughout the night but installations and sculptures illuminate the streets, making the urban landscape a night-time playground for citizens.
An array of other cities around the world celebrate their own “white nights” throughout the year, including St Petersburg, Melbourne and Leeds. Like Paris, Toronto will be celebrating Nuit Blanche this year on October 4. On October 10, Berlin kicks off its Festival of Lights. And the Prague Light Festival starts on October 16.
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