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St Sebastian, celebrations in honour of the patron saint of Rio de Janeiro, 20 Jan, throughout the city
Carnival (website: www.riodejaneiro-turismo.com.br) Feb or early Mar, Sambódromo and throughout the city
Good Friday, religious ceremonies and processions, Mar or Apr, throughout the city
Rio Boat Show (website: www.rioboatshow.com.br) Apr or May, Marina da Glória
Rio de Janeiro International Book Fair (website: www.bienaldolivro.com.br) May, Riocentro
June Bonfire Festival, folklore festival, Jun, throughout city
Rio de Janeiro Pride, gay festival, Jun, throughout the city
City of Rio de Janeiro Marathon (website: www.maratonadorio.com.br) Jun, throughout the city
Cinesul, festival of Latin American cinema, (website: www.cinesul.com.br), Jun/Jul, throughout the city
Anima Mundi, animation festival (website: www.animamundi.com.br), Jul, throughout the city
Our Lady of Copacabana Week, religious ceremonies, cultural events and candlelit procession, Aug, Copacabana
Independence Week, processions and ceremonies, 1-7 Sep, throughout the city
Casa Cor Rio, home show (website: www.casacor.com.br), Sept, throughout the city
Festival do Rio BR, film festival (website: www.festivaldoriobr.com.br), Sep–Oct, throughout the city
Naval Academy Regata, sailing event, Oct, Guanabara Bay
Our Lady Aparecida, religious holiday, 12 Oct, throughout the city
Iemanjá, religious ceremony and offerings to the sea, 31 Dec, Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon beaches
Reveillon, outdoor concerts, parties and fireworks, 31 Dec, Copacabana beach and seafront



   
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