over the years the winter festivals have amassed over forty tons of non-perishable foods for charities - recently, the festival attracted over 80,000 people over eleven days and it grows year after year.

classical and traditional brazilian music are showcased along with ballet and jazz performances amongst the fifty that are featured during the festival.

special acts such as the mozart group-a group of four musicians classically trained in europe-mix elements of classical music, theatre, and circus for a unique show.

the performances are held at various venues throughout the city including the imperial museum, crystal palace, theater d. pedro, rio negro palace, hotel solar empire, and various other locations volunteering their space to lend a hand in one of petrópolis ' most popular festivities.