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Lisbon Festival - Events
Lisbon Festivals and Events Guide - TravelPuppy.com
The following is a selection of festival - events occurring in Lisbon in 2005:
Fado Festival February, throughout the city
Lisbon Carnival Street parties and parades, February, focal point is Parque Nações
Procissão do Senhor dos Passos (Procession of the Lord of the Steps) Religious procession, second Sunday of Lent, March, Graça district
ModaLisboa Fashion Show April, Mercado da Ribeira
Estoril Open Tennis tournament, April, Estoril
Half Marathon April, starts Almada and ends Belém
Bullfights May–September, Campo Pequeno
Estoril Jazz Festival June–July, Estoril
Portugal’s National Day 10th June, throughout the city.
Festas dos Santos Populares (Festivals of the Saints) June, throughout the city, particularly Avenida de Liberdade on the opening day.
Festas da Lisboa (Lisbon Festival) Cultural events throughout the city, June, various venues
Sintra Music Festival Classical concerts and dance, June-September
Sintra Ballet Festivals July-August, Sintra .
Festival of the Oceans Literary tours, multimedia shows, sailing regattas and concerts, August, throughout the city.
Lisbon Gay and Lesbian Film Festival September, various venues.
Estoril Open Golf tournament, October, Estoril .
ModaLisboa Fashion Show October, Convento do Beato.
Lisboa Marathon November, starts Almada and ends Belém
Bolsa de Natal Christmas market, December, throughout the city
New Year’s Eve 31st December, various sites along the Tagus, fireworks Praça do Comércio.
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