Festivals in Paraguay

Festivals

Season or date: Around January 6

Processions and fireworks honoring the Three Wise Men are held in various locations.

Season or date: March 1

A national memorial day commemorating Marshal López, who died in the War of the Triple Alliance, with military parades.

Season or date: May 14–15

Two days of celebration in central Asunción featuring marching bands, folk dances, and fireworks.

Season or date: December 8

The country's largest Catholic pilgrimage, where faithful walk to the Basilica of Caacupé.

Season or date: July (Itauguá)

A handicraft festival celebrating traditional ñandutí lace artisans and music.

Season or date: October

A beer and brass band festival held in Itacurubí, a German immigrant town.

Season or date: June 23–24

Traditional fire-related games such as the "Toro Candó" (jumping over bonfires) are held.

Season or date: January (Encarnación)

A summer staple featuring concerts and carnival parades along the artificial beach on the Paraná River.

Season or date: August 25

A cultural preservation event with Guarani speeches and plays at schools and public institutions.

Season or date: September

Projection mapping and folk music concerts at the UNESCO World Heritage site of Trinidad ruins.