SP's holiday weekend features the Japan Festival, July festivities, and more; see tour tips
The city of São Paulo hosts a variety of events during the second weekend of July. Among the sightseeing options is the 26th Japan Festival, which once again celebrates the Asian country's culture at the São Paulo Expo.
Additionally, Largo da Batata hosts a July festival full of gastronomic and traditional options, a great opportunity for those looking to enjoy the last weeks of São João weather.
The city's historic center hosts two very different events: a scenic tour themed around the 1932 Constitutionalist Revolution and a house music festival to raise funds for non-perishable food and hygiene items for two charities.
For kids, it's worth checking out the USP Science and Technology Park's holiday programming. Check out the highlights:
Japan Festival- The Japan Festival is holding its 26th edition at the São Paulo Expo Exhibition & Convention Center, featuring live performances, regional cuisine representing Japan's 47 prefectures, workshops, exhibitions, and spaces dedicated to anime, manga, and cosplay. When: July 11th, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. July 12th, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. July 13th, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Where: São Paulo Expo (Rod. dos Imigrantes, km 1.5). How much: R$45/R$60.
- Those not quite ready to abandon the June festival spirit can enjoy the Festa Julina at Largo da Batata, in the city's west side. The event will feature musical performances, including the forró group Circuladô de Fulô, and square dancing, as well as a kids' area, games, and typical country food. When: July 12th and 13th, from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm. Where: Largo da Batata, Pinheiros. How much: Free.
- On Sunday, July 13th, Shopping Light will host a guided tour of São Paulo's historic center themed around the 1932 Constitutionalist Revolution. Held in partnership with the Azenha Theater company, the tour passes through locations that were strategic to the uprising, all accompanied by music, narrative, and dramatization. When: July 13th, 9:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Where: Meeting on the Ground Floor of Shopping Light - Events Square - Entrance via Rua Formosa, No. 157. How much: Free.
- Novo Anhangabaú hosts the Batida do Bem event, which aims to collect non-perishable food and hygiene items for two charities: Cantinho da Terceira Idade and Projeto Gira Mundo. The space will feature house music DJs throughout the afternoon and is pet-friendly. When: July 13th, from noon to 11 pm. Where: Novo Vale do Anhangabaú (under the Viaduto do Chá) - Historic Center of São Paulo. How much: 2 kg of non-perishable food.
- Starting Monday the 7th, the USP Science and Technology Park has been offering a special program for school holidays. On Fridays, the space offers the Bee and Flower Tour, as well as a visit to the Planetarium. On Saturdays, the Planetarium is also included, along with four activities: Educational Forest Trail, Learning about Soils, Brazilian Biomes, and Playing with Physics. Check the schedule on the website. When: until July 31st, Monday to Saturday, from 9 am to 4 pm. Where: USP Science and Technology Park (Av. Miguel Estefno, 4200 - Vila Água Funda). How much: Free.
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