the city's birthday is marked with concerts ranging from rock to pop to gospel to meet the various tastes of locals and visitors excited to celebrate.

the time is also set aside to celebrate famous people from the area. in 2013, a bronze statue of actress flávia alessandra was erected coinciding with the town's birthday.

june 29th is the festa de são pedro, the festival honoring the patron saint of fishermen and that is celebrated by gatherings of dozens of boats decorated with flags and flowers, and a parade carrying the image of st. peter.

beachside celebrations at praia do manguinhos make of this night a particularly charming and unforgettable event, complete with floating seaside candles, live music, fireworks, and genuine passion.