angra dos reis is located on the coast between rio de janeiro and paraty, in the south of rio de janeiro state, just over 90 miles west of the capital - this municipality has long attracted visitors to its beautiful islands and beaches however, particularly in recent years, more and more celebrations of angra's culture have emerged to add a new dimension to this idyllic seaside corner of the state transforming the peaceful town in a bubbling destination with a busy social schedule, festivals, and events year-round.
held on new year's day every year since 1978, the procissăo marítima de angra (maritime procession of angra) is a colorful floating spectacle where decorated watercrafts of all sizes are judged by a celebrity panel in categories like allegory, animation and originality, with cash prizes for the winners.
after the hubbub of the arrival of the new year has died down, the january festive season keeps going strong - angra's birthday, commemorating the region's discovery by the portuguese in 1502, is on january 6th, and arrives every year with much fanfare.
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