Rio Travel Info | Rio de Janeiro Events

Rio de Janeiro Pride might not be as big as the Sao Paulo event, but it’s no less of a party. A month of LGBT parties, exhibitions and talks culminates in the Pride Parade from Copacabana on the final day.

Walking Rio takes visitors and locals along the beaches of Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana and Leme. The walk covers 10km, welcoming all ages and abilities; the idea is everyone moves at their own pace enjoying nature, the ambience and quality of life.

The June Festival is considered an integral part of the vast Brazilian culture. Here, you will see many children (along with lots of adults) wearing country-style lumberjack shirts, painted freckles, pigtails and straw hats. There are also going to be folkloric games, bonfires and a beautiful fireworks display.

Festa do Divino Espirito Santo will be organized in Rio de Janeiro from 3 to 12 June. This 10-day festival is where they will crown an “Emperor” and food will be distributed among the poor, while the children will get sweets. There are also going to be processions, music and dancing. The festival will be [...]

On the first day of May, the city of Rio de Janeiro along with other cities in the world celebrate Labor Day. This is recognized internationally as the day when all workers celebrate their achievements throughout their long and difficult history. In Rio, the event is going to be marked with various demonstrations and shows.