{"id":290,"date":"2016-06-17T22:36:32","date_gmt":"2016-06-17T22:36:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.puertoricocartransport.com\/news\/?p=290"},"modified":"2016-06-17T22:36:32","modified_gmt":"2016-06-17T22:36:32","slug":"best-ways-celebrate-summer-solstice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.puertoricocartransport.com\/news\/best-ways-celebrate-summer-solstice\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Ways to Celebrate Summer Solstice"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Most people celebrate Memorial Day as the official, \u201cunofficial\u201d start of summer. There are backyard barbeques, beach trips and the long-awaited for road trips that take place, as well. However, the real start of summer is actually June 20th.<\/p>\n

 
\nFor many busy people, there wasn\u2019t the chance to celebrate and embrace the idea of the beginning of summer back at the end of May. The weather may have still been cloudy and damp depending on where they live. So, now there\u2019s no running or hiding and no excuses about being too busy. Summer is upon is and it will be officially here.<\/p>\n

 
\nWhat is Summer Solstice?<\/strong><\/p>\n

 
\nFactually, summer solstice is the longest day of the year. For celebratory reasons, summer solstice is the day where we can bask in the sun the longest, ride the waves the most and enjoy all of the summery delights we\u2019ve waited so long for to arrive.
\nA whole 12 hours of summer fun to enjoy. Now, that\u2019s something worth celebrating. Wintertime is full of wet, snowy and icy weather. Springtime can be damp and rainy, but summer is short and oh so sweet. That\u2019s why summer solstice is celebrated so much.
\nNo matter what state you live in, there\u2019s bound to be a summer solstice celebration somewhere whether in the form of a musical festival or even a planned trip to the gorgeous isles of Puerto Rico. What better place than that to celebrate the summer sun.
\nHere are a few more summer fun festivals to celebrate your way from the beginning of summer solstice to the Labor Day weekend.<\/p>\n

 
\nA New York Solstice<\/strong><\/p>\n

 
\nIf you\u2019ve ever been to Times Square in New York, you know it\u2019s one of the busiest places in the states. Even if you haven\u2019t visited, you know all about the hustle and bustle of it all.
\nWell, in the midst of all that hustle and bustle, you can join in on the summer solstice fun with Solstice in Times Square. Strike a pose \u2013 a yoga pose that is, and get ready to celebrate fun, summer, and the city that never sleeps. Find some Zen in the middle of the busiest place on earth.<\/p>\n

 
\nSand and Surf<\/strong><\/p>\n

 
\nIf the hustle and bustle of a major city is not your style, then why not try your hand at sand sculpting. The Master Sand Sculpting Competition in Hampton Beach, New Hampshire is by invitation only is for the true artists of sand sculpting. You can enjoy dozens of festivities on the beach throughout the states:<\/p>\n

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\u2022 jazz festivals on the boardwalk
\n\u2022 concerts at the beach
\n\u2022 volleyball tournaments
\n\u2022 catamaran regattas
\n\u2022 arts and crafts festivals
\n\u2022 dance lessons on the boardwalk
\n\u2022 yoga on the beach<\/p>\n

 
\nWhen it comes to reasons and ways to celebrate the longest day of the year and summer solstice on the beach, there is no shortage of ideas or activities anywhere.<\/p>\n

 
\nEat Your Way to Fun<\/strong>
\nAnother great way to celebrate summer is with tradition. Every year, Nathan\u2019s hosts its annual Fourth of July hotdog eating contest. Don\u2019t worry if you\u2019re not a participant in the contest, you can still get in on loads of fun. What better way to celebrate summer than to view a world-famous hotdog eating contest?<\/p>\n

 
\nTake a Trip to Puerto Rico<\/strong>
\nEvery year in June, the Festival of St. John the Baptist is celebrated in Puerto Rico. The patron saint of San Juan is loved and adored by thousands. You can watch a parade, dance your way through the streets or take part in the many cultural celebrations surrounding it.
\nFor more info on the special day, check out this article<\/a>\u00a0from USA Today.
\nWhether you start your celebration on June 20th or throughout the summer, there are plenty of ways to enjoy this special time of year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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