Festivals, Events & Special Holidays in Brazil
Carnival is one of the many festive expressions of Brazilian culture. Learn more about Brazil's folkloric and religious celebrations, as well as some other exciting events on the Brazilian calendar.
Top Oktoberfests in Brazil
Oktoberfests in Brazil are a great introduction to the country's German heritage. These are the country's best.
Oktoberfests in Brazil are a great introduction to the country's German heritage. These are the country's best.
Flip - Paraty International Literary Festival
Flip is the annual Paraty International Literary Festival, one of the most important literary events in Brazil.
Flip is the annual Paraty International Literary Festival, one of the most important literary events in Brazil.
Festas Juninas
Festas Juninas, or June Festivals, are folk celebrations that take place all over Brazil, with traditional music, dances, and food. They're often referred to simply as São João, or St. John
Festas Juninas, or June Festivals, are folk celebrations that take place all over Brazil, with traditional music, dances, and food. They're often referred to simply as São João, or St. John
St. Vito Festival
St. Vito Festival is one of the most important Italian festivals in São Paulo.
St. Vito Festival is one of the most important Italian festivals in São Paulo.
LGBT Pride Parade in São Paulo - Parada do Orgulho GLBT
The LGBT Pride Parade (Parada do Orgulho GLBT), in São Paulo, Brazil is the largest in the world and part of the celebrations of LGBT Pride Month in May.
The LGBT Pride Parade (Parada do Orgulho GLBT), in São Paulo, Brazil is the largest in the world and part of the celebrations of LGBT Pride Month in May.
Festa do Divino - Festival of the Holy Ghost in Brazil
The Festival of the Holy Ghost in Brazil is an expression of faith with deep folkloric roots.
The Festival of the Holy Ghost in Brazil is an expression of faith with deep folkloric roots.
Festa Nacional do Indio in Bertioga
Festa Nacional do Índio - National Indian Festival - is a yearly Brazilian Indian festival in Bertioga, Brazil, and the largest indigenous cultural event in the world.
Festa Nacional do Índio - National Indian Festival - is a yearly Brazilian Indian festival in Bertioga, Brazil, and the largest indigenous cultural event in the world.
Holy Week - Semana Santa in Brazil
Holy Week in Brazil is known for traditional Catholic celebrations, but it is also a high-season holiday for travelers.
Holy Week in Brazil is known for traditional Catholic celebrations, but it is also a high-season holiday for travelers.
Passos - Stations of the Cross in the Brazilian Holy Week
Passos, or Steps, are tiny chapels - self-standing or embedded in colonial constructions, that open once a year during Holy Week - Semana Santa - rituals in Brazil.
Passos, or Steps, are tiny chapels - self-standing or embedded in colonial constructions, that open once a year during Holy Week - Semana Santa - rituals in Brazil.
Procissão do Fogaréu in Goiás Velho
Procissão do Fogaréu, or Procession of the Torches, in Goiás Velho, is a Semana Santa - Holy Week - tradition in Brazil during which hooded men carrying torches act out the arrest of Jesus Christ in the Olive Garden.
Procissão do Fogaréu, or Procession of the Torches, in Goiás Velho, is a Semana Santa - Holy Week - tradition in Brazil during which hooded men carrying torches act out the arrest of Jesus Christ in the Olive Garden.
Paixao de Cristo in Nova Jerusalem
Paixão de Cristo, the Passion Play in Nova Jerusalém, Pernambuco, Brazil, takes place every year during Easter Week.
Paixão de Cristo, the Passion Play in Nova Jerusalém, Pernambuco, Brazil, takes place every year during Easter Week.
Brazilian Holiday Calendar
A year of Brazilian holidays on a calendar from Bonnie Hamre, About.com Guide to South America Travel.
A year of Brazilian holidays on a calendar from Bonnie Hamre, About.com Guide to South America Travel.
Carnival in Brazil
Bonnie Hamre, About.com Guide to South America Travel, offers some great information about Brazilian Carnival.
Bonnie Hamre, About.com Guide to South America Travel, offers some great information about Brazilian Carnival.
Carnival in Salvador, Bahia
Carnival in Salvador, Bahia, is one of the greatest street celebrations in Brazil and in the world.
Carnival in Salvador, Bahia, is one of the greatest street celebrations in Brazil and in the world.
Semana Santa in Ouro Preto
Holy Week - Semana Santa - is observed with great devotion by catholics all over Brazil. But Ouro Preto, in Minas Gerais, is one of the cities where the holiday takes on a special aura.
Holy Week - Semana Santa - is observed with great devotion by catholics all over Brazil. But Ouro Preto, in Minas Gerais, is one of the cities where the holiday takes on a special aura.