Officially, the day of the founding of the city is considered on May 27. In 1703, on May 16, according to the old style, Peter I laid the first building in the city - the Peter and Paul Fortress. But, despite the fact that the date of St. Petersburg's City Day is known, the main festive events are usually held on the last weekend of May

Every year these days Nevsky Prospekt is closed for transport. The exception is only bikers, riding a column from the area of ​​the Rebellion to Dvortsova, accompanied by a "support group" on stilts, jumps and roller skates. On the Palace Square itself, the passage will be open only to the drummers and brass bands that follow them. This is how the grand carnival procession begins, in which everyone can take part.

At the Palace Square and Nevsky Prospekt, scenes are set where a variety of creative groups perform. For children, the Ice Cream Festival is held every year, and for adults, the solemn opening of fountains is timed to the City Day. They begin to function much earlier, but the show in honor of the beginning of the season of work is held these days. The holiday covers the whole city and ends with traditional fireworks over the Neva