Wreath floating is Krakow's ancient summer tradition.
June
Wreaths Midsummer festival (Wianki)
- - It is Poland’s traditional all-night merrymaking by bonfires
on St. John’s Day, June 24. In Krakow it has always started with girls
floating wreaths with lit candles down the Vistula river. Since the 19th
century the ancient custom has turned into a popular party and a great
show with musical acts and fireworks display on the opposite riverbank.