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City Guide - Lima - Special Events | ||
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Special Events El Aniversario de Lima (anniversary of the founding of Lima), celebrated with fireworks and shows throughout Lima, 18 Jan Semana Santa (Holy Week), celebrations consist of colourful processions through Lima, Good Friday and Easter Saturday Fiestas Patrias (Independence Day), celebrations include music, military and school processions and fireworks in Plaza de Armas the night before, 28-29 Jul Fiesta de Santa Rosa de Lima (St Rose of Lima), public holiday celebrated with processions and music, 30 Aug, Lima Centro Mes del Señor de los Milagros (month of Our Lord of the Miracles, patron saint of Lima), main processions occur on three separate days and follow a set route, 18, 19, 28 Oct International Bullfighting Competitions, spectacular shows throughout month, 1-30 Nov, Plaza de Acho |