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/