The three-day Sanuki Takamatsu Festival is one of Shikoku’s four biggest annual events, held from August 12 to 14 every year. It wouldn’t be a Japanese summer festival without a brilliant fireworks display, and visitors won’t be disappointed: On the evening of the middle day thousands of fireworks illuminate the night sky over the water in front of the business district of Sunport Takamatsu. The final day of the festival features a parade of over 4000 dancers, from children to adults, captivating the crowds with their energy and enthusiasm.