What are these fabled White Nights about? Why are they so popular?  
Which events are to held in St. Petersburg during this festive time?  

 
During the Northern hemisphere's summer, the North pole is tipped towards the sun, owing to the fact that the Earth revolves on a tilted axis. 
That is why from May to July, in cities with a particularly Northerly latitude, the sun never dips far beneath the horizon even at night.
So the sun never quite leaves the sky!

In fact before you know it is back up and it's day all over again!

This celebrated phenomenon of the White Nights is a source of much pleasure for St. Petersburgers, who get a bit of a rough ride in winter.

During the eternal twilight of these summer evenings, it is customary for the city's citizens to stay up all night doing nothing in particular.
It is commonplace to see romantic couples strolling by the River Neva, admiring the milky reflection of the sky in its glassy waters, and even more commonplace to see more hedonistic revellers walking the streets, beer in hand, celebrating the simple joy of being alive.

The White Nights are also the inspiration behind St. Petersburg most famous cultural event called 'The Stars of the White Nights Festival' to be held between May 24 through July 14, 2013.

The city's finest musicians, opera singers and ballet dancers entertain the public for six glorious weeks.

Don't miss it if you have the chance!