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JANUARY
Float and cart parade in honor of San Bosco. Fortuna de San Carlos FEBRUARY
Festivities for the Virgen de la Candelaria, patron saint of Venecia of San Carlos
The day in honor of the Virgen de la Candelaria is February 2, but the festivities in the community of Venecia begin on January 31 and extend to February 10.
In addition to religious activities, there are cultural activities including marimba performances, boyero parades,
a convite or banquet and traditional sesteo or gathering to relax in the shade, among others. The parish hall
is also set up to sell traditional foods such as tamales, picadillos, meats, gallos, breads and other dishes. More information: si.cultura.cr/expresiones-y-manifestaciones
Our Lady of Lourdes at Cutris of San Carlos
It has been celebrated for about 40 years. While the day of the Virgin of Lourdes is February 3, the festivities in Cutris begin on February 1 and end on the 11th of that month.
More information: si.cultura.cr/expresiones-y-manifestaciones
First Sunday
1st and 2nd week Civic Festivities of La Fortuna.
Boyeros of Venecia of San Carlos Parades
Held on the first Sunday of February, it is an activity that has its prelude with the “convite” on Friday and the “sesteo” on Saturday prior to this event. Starts Sunday at 11 am.
More information: si.cultura.cr/expresiones-y-manifestaciones/desfile-de-boyeros-de-san-carlos.html
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Civic Festivities, Tilarán.
MARCH
Festivities for the Patron Sant of Caño Negro.
Festivities for San José in Aguas Zarcas of San Carlos.
The festivities last for two days. In addition to the Eucharist, there is live music, sports activities, and a fair, among others. More information: si.cultura.cr/expresiones-y-manifestaciones/fiestas-patronales-san-jose-
APRIL
This fair is held in the community of Platanar of Florencia in April, where the best regional cattle are exhibited to the public. Prizes are awarded to the best, and as a complement, various activities are carried out, among which are horse parades, concerts, vehicle exhibitions, among others.
San Carlos Livestock Exposition
Festivities for the Patron Saint of San Jorge
MAY
This is a long-distance endurance competition, involving horses, ranging from 40 kilometers to 160 kilometers. The key is to showcase the skills of both horse and rider.
More information: si.cultura.cr/expresiones-y-manifestaciones/carrera-ecuestre-san-carlos.html
Sarapiquí Tourist Fair.
Equestrian Race. Venado of San Carlos
Festivities for the Patron Saint of San Isidro
JUNE
Festivities in honor of San Antonio, patron saint of Tilaran.
More than 29 years ago local boyeros, took to the streets to parade in honor of the patron saint, since then the Boyeros Parade in Pital is held on the Sunday closest to the feast of St. Anthony of Padua, celebrated on June 13 each year.
si.cultura.cr/expresiones-y-manifestaciones/desfile-de-boyeros-de-pital.html
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Pital of San Carlos Boyero Parade