the summer solstice

English as a Second Language English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
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Hello Alan, Mister Micawber, Beeesneees, Mordant, Esl_Expert and other native English speakers,

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Many were headed to the Fiesta de San Juan, which celebrates the year’s shortest night, on the beach at Castelldefels.

Is “the year’s shortest night” called the summer solstice?

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Yes. June 21st is generally regarded as the summer solstice in the Northern hemisphere.

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Many were headed to…
Many headed to…
Are both of these correct?
Thank you.

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I would use ‘many were heading to/for…’

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Thank you, B.