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Rio de Janeiro Carnival Special Events

Submitted by admin on December 8, 2009 – 4:12 amNo Comment


Carnival in Rio

The city is renowned worldwide for its carnival festival and it is celebrated in the month of February and continues for three days. During the festival, music, parades and dance shows are organized and samba remains an essential factor of the celebrations.

New Year

The last day of year is also celebrated with fun and many music and dance performances takes place. The locals come together on Copacabana Beach to greet a new year.

rio de janeiro carnival

Bonfire Festival
Independence Day of Brazil

Takes place in the month of June and celebrated in Schools, churches, squares and other public places.

Independence Day of Brazil

Celebrated to remember the day when Brazil got independence and during the day, many cultural programs are organized.

Christmas

The day is also celebrated in a full swing.

St Sebastian

Takes place in the month of January and many religious parades are organized to tribute saint of Rio de Janeiro.

World Dog Show rio boat show

It is an international level of show.

Rio Boat Show

The boat show is also celebrated in the city.

Children’s Day

The day takes place in the month of October and many shows for children are organized.

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