most towns across rio de janeiro state are home to the traditional celebrations of carnival, new years's eve, christmas, and easter.

parades, fireworks, and special events are the norm just about everywhere in the state for traditional holiday dates.

furthermore, a variety of events have been gaining notoriety nationally and internationally, as each town in the state develops and builds a unique identity.

also happening throughout the year, and across many town in the state are culinary and gastronomical festivals, reflecting both the cultural heritage of the town, as well as the nature surrounding it - with delicacies ranging from local cheeses to shrimps, a variety of different menus gift visitors with an abundance of flavors.