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!
9. Cllr Catherine Fitzgerald and her granddaughters Emma and Sadhbh Hoban
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10. Cllr Paddy Buggy and Labras team: Luzia Mendes, Patricia Vidal, Patricia Diotto, Jaqueline Fernandes, Cassia O'Neill pictured with Brazilian Ambassador to Ireland Flávio Helmold Macieira and his wife
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11. Thiana Whyte with Arthur Whyte and Victoria Whyte
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12. Henrique Gurgel, Fernanda Borges and Leah Borges
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