Anniversary of Lima mid - January The city of Lima was founded January 18, 1535 by the Spanish conqueror Francisco Pizarro. On this date the anniversary is celebrated with civic, cultural and artistic activities including the "pasacalle", a popular parade with dancers representing diverse regional folkloric dances; concerts and folkloric shows.

National Competition of the Peruvian Caballo de Paso Early April Carried out in an enclosure very near the archeological location of Pachacámac. The main Peruvian breeders of the famous horse attend to this contest, with their best horses, to participate in the competition that has different categories. Besides the competition a festival of folkloric show, marinera Peruvian dance dance and creole Peruvian food is presented.

Anniversary of Perú Late July It is a celebration in the whole national environment. Outstanding in Lima the celebrations of the government's official acts, the school parades and the Great Military Parade 29 July In this week that coincides with the mid-term school vacations, they are given in Lima big artistic, sport shows, theatre plays, classic and folkloric music concerts, circuses, commercial fairs, etc. During this week a great flow of internal tourism takes place in Perú.

Festivity of Santa Rosa de Lima Late August Religious feast that commemorates Santa Rosa de Lima; pilgrimages to the town Santa Rosa de Quives, near the city of Lima, place in which the saint lived during her childhood; a great pilgrimage of thousands of devote to the church and sanctuary of Santa Rosa.

Festivity of Señor de los Milagros Mid October It is the most important feast with tradition and devotion of the whole Perú. Hundred of thousands of devote to the Señor de los Milagros carry out processions the days 18, 19 and 28. Their faithful devotes use to wear a purple habit during the whole month of October, for what is denominated the "purple month" to October. In this feast it is traditional to try the delicious "Turrón de Doña Pepa", exquisite sweet from Lima. The traditional journey of these processions is carried out by the streets of the Historical Center of Lima, beginning and finishing in the Church of the Nazarenas. When the procession reaches the Main Square, generally receives the greeting of the Mayor of Lima, the Archbishop of Lima and of the President of the Republic.

Feria Taurina del Señor de los Milagros October-November Is carried out every Sun in the Plaza de Acho, bullfights, here the best Spanish, Peruvian, Mexican and bullfighters of other countries participate with livestock confinements of the best farms. In the international taurine enviroment, this fair occupies an important place. During the fair, it is disputed like maximum prize to the best one the "El Escapulario de Oro del Señor de los Milagros"

Day of the Creole Song Late October Big public shows with the best Creole music interpreters and groups of Perú.