It literally looks as though the River Rhine in Germany is on fire during the spectacular firework displays over the next few months. The are parades of illuminated boats and fireworks and stalls selling food, wine and beer.


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5 July 2008 Rudesheim and Bingen Fire Magic
9 August 2008 Koblenz Fire Magic
13 September 2008 Oberwesel Night of a thousand fires
20 September 2008 St Goar Loreley night

You can book a cruise during the events to be even closer to the action. Unfortunately the Rhine in Flames website is only in German.