the main and final event is a parade carrying the saint's statue from the church of são sebastião dos capuchinhos in the tijuca neighborhood to the metropolitan saint sebastian cathedral, where it is blessed by the archbishop of rio de janeiro during a most impressive mass, complete with choirs and an orchestra.

on the calendar for the second week of january is inspiramais, and important fashion event where new and established designers introduce their newest creations.

in the zona portuaria, pier mauá is the stage for oi noites carioca (carioca nights, a much beloved musical tribute to contemporary stars and local musicians marked by several small concerts and live performances under the starry night skies of rio de janeiro.