Commemorates the proclamation of the Brazilian Republic on November 15, 1889, when Marshal Deodoro da Fonseca overthrew Emperor Dom Pedro II, ending the monarchy. Celebrations are often more understated than Independence Day, though official ceremonies are held in Brasília. For many Brazilians, it provides a welcome long weekend in the spring. Some cities host historical reenactments and civic parades marking the transition from empire to republic.
