4th to 8th March - Carnival: Paraty hosts a Carnival of their own that has a very different flavor from the famous Rio de Janeiro Carnival. Paraty's version is much more traditional and less crowded. Paraty's celebrations play on fantasies, with masked blocos , or carnival groups, along with children and adults in fancy dress and effigies of famous personalities. Costumes are black or white, king or pauper. They often aim (harmlessly) to scare the passers-by with skulls and deformed papier machê heads. While most of Carnival celebrations take place in the historic district of Paraty, there are plenty of other events on the local beaches, including the Bloco de Lama (block of mud), which traditionally starts from the Praia do Jabaquara before continuing around the town. This group represents a prehistoric tribe whose objective is to frighten off evil spirits.
- Special Offers and Packages: Carnival Package
- Duration: 4 days
- More Information: Paraty Carnival
- Event´s Official Website and Organiser:: Paraty City Hall www.pmparaty.rj.gov.br
- Event and Schedule in Facebook: www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=174287052594714
 
5th March - Bloco da Lama Parade (Carnival): This is probably the most famous of the Paraty blocos. Its originality and awkwardness has attracted the attention of media and the curiosity of public. It was created in a Saturday of Carnival at the beginning of the 90s, by some friends that were bathing themselves in the medicinal mud of the Praia do Jabaquara. They noticed that they could not recognize each other and decided to wear that strange 'costume' on Carnival evening.
- Special Offers and Packages: Carnival Package
- Duration: 1 days
- More Information: Paraty Carnival
- Event´s Official Website and Organiser: www.blocodalama.com.br
- Event and Schedule in Facebook: www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=127441027313065&index=1
- Event Image Gallery: www.infoparaty.com/en/Photos-of-paraty-8/Lugares-10/Bloco-da-Lama-18

3rd to 12th June - Holy Ghost festival: Traditional catholic celebration that dates from the times Queen Elizabeth of Portugal (1271 - 1336) and that was brought to Brazil by the conquistadors. In Paraty, The "Festa do Divino" has been celebrated since the 18th century.
- Duration: 20 days
- Event´s Official Website and Organiser:: Paraty City Hall www.pmparaty.rj.gov.br, Paraty Catholic Church
- Event and Schedule in Facebook: www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=130451957016333&ref=mf
 
17th to 19th June - Bourbon Festival: Jazz and Blues under the stars featuring international shows for free.
- Special Offers and Packages: Promotional Holidays Package
- Duration: 3 days
- More Information: Bourbon Festival
- Event´s Official Website and Organiser:: Bourbon Street Music Club
- Event and Schedule in Facebook: www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=114566435244257

 
23rd June - Corpus Christi: Religious procession. The decoration of the Historic Centre streets are beatufill, made with mats of various materials such as sawdust colored pigments, lime, flowers, coffee powder, etc.
- Special Offers and Packages: Corpus Christi Package
- Duration: 1 day
- Event´s Official Website and Organiser: Paraty City Hall www.pmparaty.rj.gov.br, Paraty Catholic Church www.igrejaparati.com.br
- Event and Schedule in Facebook: www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=109637029077766
 
23rd to 26th June - Shrimp Festival (Araújo Island): This is a festival created to raise funds for the Feast of São Pedro and São Paulo, the patron saint of fishermen. It also marks the end of shrimp season. Gastronomic delights served at the event or at cost are: Casadinho Shrimp, Shrimp Strogonoff and the traditional Shrimp Bobo.
- Duration: 3 days
- Event´s Official Website and Organiser: Paraty City Hall www.pmparaty.rj.gov.br
- Event and Schedule in Facebook: www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=152362031478254&ref=mf
 
23rd to 26th June VlI Paraty Dance: The program includes the presentation of professional dance groups, workshops, exhibitions and dance contest / competition shows.
- Special Offers and Packages:
- Duration: 3 days
- Event´s Official Website and Organiser:: Allegro Studio (012) 3931-9181 / 3931- 8702 / 9712-6210
- Event and Schedule in Facebook: www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=120562741312790
 
28th to 30th June - Saint Peter and Saint Paul Party (Araújo Island): This traditional celebration in the island includes canoe processions, fairs, football tournaments and a boat contest.
- Event´s Official Website and Organiser: Paraty City Hall www.pmparaty.rj.gov.br
- Event and Schedule in Facebook: www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=149237125125477&ref=mf
 
During weekends in June. Festas Juninas (Junine Feasts): Saint John festivities which include bonfires, traditional food and music shows.
- Special Offers and Packages: Paraty Holidays Package
 

1st to 8th September - Nossa Senhora dos Remédios Feast: Popular Catholic Celebration, 10 days of cultural events in Paraty, including processions, music and activities at the main square.
- Special Offers and Packages: Paraty Holidays Package
- Duration: 10 days
- Event´s Official Website and Organiser:: Paraty City Hall www.pmparaty.rj.gov.br, Paraty Catholic Church www.igrejaparati.com.br
- Event and Schedule in Facebook: www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=173542269346114&ref=mf
 
9th to 11th September - Marketing Copywriters Convention: Copywriting contest for design, media and marketing students and professionals.
- Duration: 3 days
- Event´s Official Website and Organiser:: ALAP RIO www.alaprio.com.br
- Event and Schedule in Facebook: www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=184754224872604&ref=mf
 
21st to 25th September - VII Paraty en Foco: Photography International Festival, including round tables, expositions and workshops.
- Special Offers and Packages: Paraty Holidays Package
- Duration: 4 days
- More Information: Previous editions of Paraty em Foco
- Event´s Official Website and Organiser:: Paraty Em Foco www.paratyemfoco.com
- Event and Schedule in Facebook: www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=143842725639503
- Event Image Gallery: www.flickr.com/paratyemfoco
 
29th to 30th September - To Be Paraty (Oriental Therapies and Well Being): Event for those interested in an holistic approach to health and stress reduction.
- Duration: 4 days.
- Event´s Official Website and Organiser:: www.tobeparaty.com
- Event and Schedule in Facebook: www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=353479190137
 

18th December - Christmas Opening: Christmas season in Paraty starts music shows, cultural and religious events and living cribs.
- Special Offers and Packages: Christmas Package
- Duration: 6 days
- More Information:
- Event´s Official Website and Organiser:: Paraty City Hall www.pmparaty.rj.gov.br
- Event and Schedule in Facebook: www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=159907824049650&index=1
- Event Image Gallery:
 
December Folia de Reis - Three Kings Day (Popular religious celebration): In Paraty, Folia de Reis starts December 8, day of Our Lady of Conception, and end January 20. During this period groups of guitar players and singers gather to recite traditional portuguese poetry that sing the birth of Jesus.
- Special Offers and Packages: Christmas Package
- Duration: 8th December to 20th January
- More Information: Folia de Reis
- Event´s Official Website and Organiser:: Paraty City Hall www.pmparaty.rj.gov.br
- Event and Schedule in Facebook: www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=233228114502

 
31th December - New Years´ Eve - Réveillon: At 11 pm, tourists and locals go to Pontal beach where there is live music, DJs and a fireworks exhibition. Partying goes on till dawn! You can´t miss this incredible celebration.
- Special Offers and Packages: New Year Package
- Duration: 1 day
- More Information: Réveillon - New Year in Paraty
- Event´s Official Website and Organiser:: Paraty City Hall www.pmparaty.rj.gov.br
- Event and Schedule in Facebook: www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=161804367190986&index=1