Feira do Rio Antigo

Starting Saturday July 4, Rio Antigo welcomes visitors from all around the world for its traditional monthly feira.

Every first Saturday of the month, the Rua do Lavradio transforms into an antiques market - the Feira do Rio Antigo. Shoppers browse through around 100 stalls, and bars and restaurants extend their tables and chairs onto the pavement.

The afternoon carries on with live bands playing Samba and Choro.

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RIO DE JANEIRO CITY MARATHON

Starting June 29th, the Rio de janeiro open city marathon welcomes runners from all around the globe for its 2009 edition. Choose between the 21km half marathon or the 42km race and experience an amazing athletic adventure in one of the world's most welcoming spots.

Online registration is available for all competitors at http://www.maratonadorio.com.br/.

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Part of Brazilian folklore, June bonfire festivals occur at squares, clubs, schools and churches with a mock country wedding by light of bonfires. These festivals center on feasts of St. Anthony (June 13), St. John (June 24) and St. Peter (June 29).

This is a New World twist on an old European tradition. In Mediterranean countries, the Fiesta de San Juan (Saint John) falls on the summer solstice, and is celebrated with bonfires. The party city of Rio extends this June festival to include Saint Anthony and Saint Peter as well.

On three separate evenings, in private homes and clubs right across Rio, in the streets, squares and public places, stalls are set out to resemble village market places and are decorated with streamers and lanterns.

Against the glow of bonfires there is much dancing, eating and drinking. In mock weddings, couples follow the old tradition of leaping the flames. All this takes place against a fairly continuous crackle and flash of fireworks.

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