são roque, saint protector against the plague and contagion, is
celebrated yearly on the island on the
16th of august, in
the nearby capela de são roque (saint roque's chapel), on the beach,
and in the surrounding area.
further, for many days before the 16th, many celebrations are held
on praia de são roque, with street parties, live music show of
forró, pagode, and
mpb.
in the area surrounding the beach there is the
casa de artes de paquetá, a local cultural center open to
the public with several arts and crafts expositions, and the famous
poço de são roque
(saint roque's well).