Unforgettable rays: Programming Juninas Festivals in Rio

The climate of the June parties in Rio is already taking over the city. With the arrival of winter, the smell of green corn, canjica and hot weather invades the air, announcing the beginning of celebrations. Until August, cariocas and visitors will be able to enjoy a schedule full of gangs, forró, typical food and a lot of animation — from the raraiás in churches and neighborhood squares to large parties with musical attractions and professional structure.

The program is wide and serves public of all ages. Besides the traditional gangs and forró, the parties feature children's attractions, typical games and tents filled with regional food. Many of the events are free, promoting access to popular culture and valuing the northeastern and Brazilian traditions.

Check out some of this year's highlights:

July:

São João da Feira (São Cristóvão Fair)

The best in Rio! Forró, tent, dances and very good show, from May 30 to August 1. Don't lose!

Opening the gates: 10:00. Beginning of the event: 19h

São Cristóvão Fair

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Downtown sting

The Downtown Mall sting is coming! On the 11th, 12th, 13, 18th and 19th of July, with everything we love: traditional gangs, shows, typical food, games, space kids and lots of animation!

Free entrance and pet friendly

Arraiá do Norte Shopping

The North Farm is coming! From July 11 to 13, with everything we love: typical foods, live music, games, space, kids, pet area and lots of animation!

Friday: 5:00 to 10:00; Saturday and Sunday: 11:00 to 10:00
Parking G3 - Ferdinand Cardim
Free entry

Junina da Lagoa

On 12 and 13 July (Saturday and Sunday), there is the traditional Junina da Lagoa, in the Parque das Figueiras, in the Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas. The event is free and has a special schedule: typical foods and drinks, forró serra trio, professional and public gangs, as well as many toys and games for the whole family.

Free entry

Carioquêssima na Roça

On the 12th and 13th of July (Saturday and Sunday), Red Beach, on Urca, will be filled with party, with lots of forró and lots of animation!

Junina da Lagoa

Giant Junina

Get ready for two days of a lot of party! On July 19th and 20th, Porto Maravilha will be the stage of the Junina da Gigante, opposite the AquaRio and the Giant Wheel Yup Star. Music, typical food and fun for the whole family. Don't lose!

Free entry

PDS root Experience

On July 19th (Saturday), the Junino climate will invade Novotel Leme Rooftop with the PDS Arraiá Experience! Get ready for an unforgettable evening party with lots of good music and dancing!

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Stone sting

On the 19th and 20th of July, Paris Square welcomes the Stone Ray! The event will feature live shows with lots of forró, shote and samba, typical food, gangs for all ages, right to wedding in the garden, crafts, fashion, accessories and lots of fun. Don't lose!

Free entry, with registration by site

Carioquêssima na Roça

On 19 and 20 July (Saturday and Sunday), the Carioquêssima na Roça will be in Quinta da Boa Vista, with lots of forró and joy of heaps!

Quinta da Boa Vista Park - São Cristóvão

Carioquêssima na Roça

On July 19th and 20th (Saturday and Sunday), the Carioquêssima na Roça will rock the Praça do Lido, in Copacabana, with lots of forró and lots of fun!

In addition to these, clubs, samba schools, cultural centers and public squares are also at the pace, with programming that values popular culture and regional knowledge.

Get your straw hat ready, get your plaid shirt out of the closet and throw yourself at the parties! Because in Rio, the stingray is democratic, lively and full of flavor. Let's skip fire?

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