Morretes & Antonina Local Events
Events
Festa da Cachaça
01/01/2009 - 31/01/2009
Place: Morretes
Cachaça is a traditional Brazilian distilled drink, made mainly from sugar-cane, raw material for the famous "caipirinha". Every year in january, Morretes holds the curious "Cachaça's Festival", where producers bring their brand-new cachaças creations.
Carnival in Antonina
20/02/2009 - 24/02/2009
Place: Antonina
The town has the best carnival parade in Paraná. On these days colourful groups ("Blocos") bring music and colourful costumes to the streets of this colonial town.
Passeio Ciclístico Bike Tour - Morretes
01/02/2009 - 28/02/2009
Place: Morretes
Passeio Ciclístico is a fun and interesting tour, held along the routes that connect Morretes and Antonina.
Fair Party - Morretes
01/05/2009 - 31/05/2009
Place: Morretes
This popular festival is held in May, but the exact dates for 2009 have not been confirmed yet.
UFPR Winter Festival - Antonina
01/07/2009 - 31/07/2009
Place: Antonina
During winter break, the Universidade Federal do Paraná organises the famous winter festival in Antonina. The winter festival is recognized as one the biggest cultural events in Brazil.
Dates for 2009 have not yet been set, but the festival is always in July.
Festa de Nossa Senhora do Pilar - Antonina
01/08/2009 - 31/08/2009
Place: Antonina
Religious celebrations have a special feature during "Festa de Nossa Senhora do Pilar", a traditional party in Antonina, held anually in august in honor to the city's patron.
