St John's Festival - the festival of joy

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Travel information:

By public transport:

- By train - Delft railway station (distance 600 m)

By car:

- Venue: Markt

Car park:

- Phoenix Garage car park (Phoenixstraat 29)

- Zuidpoort car park

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