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Serpentina was born in Porto to reclaim something that seems simple but has become rare: children playing in the street. The movement, created by Maria João Macedo and Patrícia Costa, has been transforming small urban spaces into new ways of socialising in a city dominated by cars. Listen to Mobi Boom here.
To “increase pedestrian safety and allow their free movement” among the Christmas lights, the City Council will restrict traffic on several streets from 10:00 on Saturday until 23:59 on Sunday.

Free parking will be available and the Chiado district will be closed to motor traffic on weekends throughout the festive period.