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Cepia Christmas Fundraiser

11 Dec 2011 10:00 AM - 11 Dec 2011 06:00 PM

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2nd Annual Fundraiser Auction for Playa Grande School

02 Jul 2011 12:00 PM - 03 Jul 2011 12:00 AM

Don't miss the 2 nd Annual Auction School Fundraiser event. Free Tacos & Beer @12:00PM at Taco Star on the beach in the afternoon, followed by the auction and festivities beginning at 7:00PM at Kike's Place.

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Christmas Day

25 Dec 2011 12:00 AM - 25 Dec 2011 11:00 PM

Christmas Day is observed all over the world by Christians celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. Church services as well as enjoying traditional dinner with family is the way many people celebrate this religious holiday.

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Christmas Eve

24 Dec 2011 05:00 PM - 24 Dec 2011 11:00 PM

Christmas Eve is celebrated on December 24th in anticipation of the celebration of Christ's birth, which is celebrated on Christmas Day, December 25th. The evening is widely celebrated by attending religious services and enjoying a traditional Christmas Eve dinner with family...

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Dia de las Culturas

12 Oct 2011 12:00 AM - 12 Oct 2011 11:00 PM

October 12th marks the day Christopher Columbus discovered America and in Costa Rica celebratory events are held throughout the country especially in Puerto Límon where Carnival is celebrated at this time.

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Dia de la Independencia

15 Sep 2012 12:00 AM - 15 Sep 2012 11:00 PM

September 15th marks the day all the citizens of Costa Rica celebrate their independence from Spain in 1821. Communities celebrate with bands, festivals in the streets, topes and much merry making. This is an official Costa Rica holiday.

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Dia de las Madres - Mother's Day

15 Aug 2012 12:00 AM - 15 Aug 2012 11:00 PM

Celebrations on Mother's Day, which is August 15th in Costa Rica, also falls on The Feast of Assumption and typically the family spends the day together to honor mothers across the country. Many people hire traditional serenading musicians to serenade their mothers on this day...

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Dia de Nuestra Senora de la Virgen de los Angeles

02 Aug 2012 12:00 AM - 02 Aug 2012 11:00 PM

Costa Rica honors one of its most important religious Patron Saints in Cartago on August 2nd. The Basilica of Cartago is the gathering place for many followers after a procession to pay homage to St. La Negrita.

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Dia de la Anexion de Guanacaste

25 Jul 2012 12:00 AM - 25 Jul 2012 11:00 PM

Costa Rica celebrates the Annexation of Guanacaste throughout the country with traditional dance, music bullfights and rodeos. The day commemorates Guanacaste's 1824 decision to become a part of Costa Rica instead of Nicaragua. This is an official Costa Rica holiday.

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Dia de San Pedro y San Pablo

29 Jun 2012 12:00 AM - 29 Jun 2012 07:00 PM

The celebration is held in San José to honor St. Peter and St. Paul. The Catholic celebration includes church services and other religious events different communities.

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Dia de los Trabajadores (Labor Day)

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Labor Day is a country-wide celebrated holidays which honors Costa Rica's workers. The President gives the annual speech, union trade workers march in their towns and many communities celebrate the day off with sporting events, picnics and games. This is an official Costa Rica...

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Dia de Juan Santamaria

11 Apr 2012 12:00 AM - 11 Apr 2012 11:00 PM

Dia de Juan Santamaria, the day which commemorates the death of National Hero, Juan Santamaria who was killed while fighting in the War of 1856 against William Walker. Parades, musical concerts, food and a beauty pageant are all elements of this celebration which enliven the streets...

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Dia de San Jose - St. Joseph's Day

19 Mar 2012 12:00 AM - 19 Mar 2012 12:00 AM

Día de San Jose or St. Joseph's Day is a national holiday in Costa Rica. One of the largest celebrations in the country is held in San José, Local cuisine, dancing, parades and live music are all a part of the celebration.

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2nd Annual Volcom Auction for Playa Grande School at Kikes

02 Jun 2011 07:00 PM - 02 Jun 2011 12:00 AM

Message from Big Tony Volcom Second annual auction for Playa Grande's school Saturday July 2nd, 2011 Free tacos and Beer at Taco Star on the beach, courtesy of Volcom and Taco Star Time: 12:00pm-2:00pm Volcom will have two tents on the dirt parking...

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2nd Annual Volcom Auction for Playa Grande School

02 Jun 2011 12:00 PM - 02 Jun 2011 02:00 PM

Message from Big Tony Volcom Second annual auction for Playa Grande's school Saturday July 2 nd , 2011 Free tacos and Beer at Taco Sta r on the beach, courtesy of Volcom and Taco Star Time: 12:00pm-2:00pm Volcom will have two tents on the dirt parking...

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