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Festivals in São Nicolau
In February is the biggest event “Carnival”, held at the same time as the famous São Vicente Carnival. For the summer there are numerous festivals, including a two-day one in Juncalinho, as well as the São Pedro, best seen in Ribeira Brava, where horses race recklessly through the dry riverbed.
List off all the festivals in São Nicolau
All public holidays and national events are marked in a different color.
1 January New Year
February (variable date) Carnival
This celebration reflects the strong Cape Verdean tradition of music and dance in an exhausting three-day event.
20 January National Heroes' Day
April (variable date) Pascoela (Fajã)
This festival is in Fajã: fair followed by games, horse races and parades.
13 April Santo António (Preguiça)
1 May Labour Day
Early May (variable date) Nossa Sra do Monte
This festival is in Praia Branca, with horse racing
24 June São João - São Nicolau
This festival is in Praia Branca, with horse racing
5 July Independence Day
15 August Nossa Senhora da Graça
12 September Nationality Day
1 November All Saints' Day
25 December Christmas Day
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