Events in Lima

El Aniversario de Lima (Anniversary of Lima), anniversary of the founding of Lima, celebrated with fireworks and shows, 18 Jan, throughout the city

Carnavales, pre-Easter carnival, celebrated with street parties, concerts and the gleeful throwing of water-filled balloons at friends and unsuspecting passers-by, Feb, throughout the city

Semana Santa (Holy Week), celebrations consist of colourful processions through Lima, mid-Apr, throughout the city

Fiestas Patrias (Independence Day), celebrations include music, military and school processions and fireworks in Plaza de Armas the night before, 28-29 Jul, throughout the city

Fiesta de Santa Rosa de Lima (St Rose of Lima), public holiday celebrated with processions and music, 30 Aug, Lima Centro

Mes del Senor de los Milagros (Month of Our Lord of the Miracles), processions occur on three separate days in honour of the patron saint of Lima, Oct, throughout the city

International Bullfighting Competitions, 1-30 Nov, Plaza de Acho