LABRAS (Laois Brazilian Support Association) brought its exciting Festa Junina celebrations back to Portlaoise on Saturday, 11 July.
This year's celebration was be bigger than ever before, with more food vendors, live music, children's activities and an extra hour of festivities.
Inspired by one of Brazil's most popular cultural traditions, Festa Junina is a colourful family event open to everyone, regardless of nationality or background.
Renata Metelicka was on the scene to photograph the excitement!
5. Garda Billy O’Connor, Sergeant Orla Nolan & Garda Donal Bigley
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6. Oleksii, Emilia, Lana, Marta, Kate, Snizhana
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7. Viviane Passos and Theo
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8. Hugo Dos Passos, Isabella Dos Passos and Alice Dos Passos
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