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São Sebastião
Celebration of Rio's Patron Saint
Events : Sport Event

Avenida Republic of Chile 245
Catedral Metropolitana
Rio de Janeiro, RJ
20080-011

Neighborhood: Centre

+21 2240 2669
Fax: +21 2262 7124

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This festival celebrates the anniversary of the city. The main event is a procession carrying the statue of St. Sebastian, the patron saint of Rio, from St. Sebastian church in Tijuca to the Metropolitan Cathedral where there is a festive Mass celebrated by the Archbishop of Rio de Janeiro. Other events include horse racing and a samba show. This event takes place every January 20th. Admission is free.

start date: 2009-01-20
end date: 2009-01-20


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