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🛷 Summer Balinjerada 2025 – A Wild Ride on Ball Bearings!

📅 July 19, 2025
🕖 Starts at 7:00 pm
📍 Main Street, Opatija

Get ready for one of Opatija’s most unique and entertaining summer events! Over 200 homemade vehicles and thousands of spectators will fill the streets for the famous Balinjerada – a downhill race featuring vehicles on ball bearings!

🚗 A colorful parade of imaginative, masked vehicles
🎭 Hilarious rides for both kids and adults
🚖 Taxi Balinjera – hop in and experience the crazy ride for yourself!

What began as a local tradition is now a beloved event that brings together locals and tourists alike. With full support from the tourism sector, Balinjerada has become a truly special summer carnival highlight.

🎉 Put on a costume and join us for an unforgettable evening in Opatija!