Rio de Janeiro Special Events
January
Religious procession and other events in honour of the patron saint of Rio de Janeiro.
Throughout the city
Website: www.riodejaneiro-turismo.com.br
Carnival
February or early March
Sambódromo and throughout the city
Website: www.riodejaneiro-turismo.com.br
Good Friday
March or April
Religious ceremonies and processions.
Throughout the city
Rio Boat Show
April or May
Marina da Glória
Website: www.boatshow.com.br
June Bonfire Festival
June
Folklore festival.
Throughout the city
City of Rio de Janeiro Marathon
June
Throughout the city
Website: www.maratonadorio.com.br
Cinesul
June/July
Festival of Latin American cinema.
Throughout the city
Website: www.cinesul.com.br
Anima Mundi
July
Animation festival.
Throughout the city
Website: www.animamundi.com.br
Rio de Janeiro Pride
July
Gay festival.
Throughout the city
Our Lady of Copacabana Week
August
Religious ceremonies, cultural events and candlelit procession.
Copacabana
Independence Week
September
Processions and ceremonies.
Throughout the city
Casa Cor Rio
September
Home show.
Throughout the city
Website: www.casacor.com.br
Rio de Janeiro International Book Fair
September (every odd numbered year)
Riocentro Convention Centre
Website: www.bienaldolivro.com.br
Festival do Rio BR
September-October
Film festival.
Throughout the city
Website: www.festivaldoriobr.com.br
Naval Academy Regata
October
Sailing event.
Guanabara Bay
Our Lady Aparecida
October
Religious holiday.
Throughout the city
Iemanjá
December
Religious ceremony and offerings to the sea.
Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon beaches
Reveillon
December
Outdoor concerts, parties and fireworks.
Copacabana beach and seafront
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