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1/20/2009 - 1/20/2009Saint Sebastian Day
Rio de Janeiro,
Brazil
Sebastian (Sao Sebastiao) is the patron saint of the city of Rio and, on his day, festivities are held to celebrate the anniversary of the city. A religious procession is central to the occasion, in which an effigy of the saint is carried from the Saint Sebastian church in Tijuca to the Metropolitan Cathedral. Here a mass is given by the Archbishop of Rio de Janeiro. Meanwhile, popular celebrations are breaking out across the city, including music and samba parties, horse racing and other sports
Themes:
Dance
, Religion
, Music
, Sport
Hours: Various
Cost: Free
Where: Catedral Metropolitana de Sao Sebastiao
Avenida Chile 245
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Contact Information:
RioTur (Rio Tourism Authority)
Rua da Assembleia, 10
9th floor
Centro
Rio de Janeiro
20119
Brazil
Telephone: +55 (0)21 2217 7575.
Email: riotur.riotur@pcrj.rj.gov.br
Website: http://www.riodejaneiro-turismo.com.br/pt/
