The fourth week of January – July 18th Avenue neighborhoods of Centro and Cordón. On this occasion, various groups (mules, comedians, parodists, and comparsas) parade down Uruguay's main avenue. The carnival is held in various locations throughout Montevideo for a month and a half. It is the world's longest, according to UNESCO.

The most famous festival in Uruguay is the Inaugural party Carnival Parade, which lasts for a month and a half. Not only that but the festival is held in various contexts, which contributes to the festival Inaugural party Carnival Parade's richness and diversity. Famous artists, such as comedians and other artist groups, are also invited to participate in the festival. Because the festival is held in Uruguay's capital city, it attracts thousands of visitors, making the festival even more lively. And, as a result of the festival, you will learn more about many cultural aspects of Uruguay, as well as a traditional culture that is unique to Uruguay.

Location: Uruguayan capital

If you're in Uruguay during the summer, don't forget to stop by La Floresta and attend the best summer party yet: White Night. This lively event, known locally as Noche Blanca, takes place in January, and the streets of this coastal city are filled with loud music, bright lights, live performances, art installations, and much more. Small businesses can display and sell their wares. Attendees dress in white and party all night as they immerse themselves in the local culture, in keeping with the theme.

White Night Festival is the second most famous festival in Uruguay., despite significant investment in stage and organization. This is most likely Uruguay's best summer festival. Furthermore, the festival is held in coastal cities with bright lights and live performances. Only these elements have contributed to Uruguay's most famous White Night festival. Come to Uruguay to take part in this festival!

First weekend of February – in Durazno. It is the most important folklore contest in the country. Uruguayan identity is promoted through music, promoting new national singers and composers. Also, in a next stage, occurs ‘the meeting of the gaucho’, where there are horsemen, tests of rein and parades of cavalry.

As one of Uruguay's most famous festivals, the National Folklore Festival is promoted through music, attracting thousands of visitors. Furthermore, the National Folklore Festival is held to discover new singers and composers for Uruguay. Not only that, but the following stages of the festival are the horsemen's meeting, the contest is the test of restraint, and the horsemen's parade. This has resulted in the most famous National Folklore Festival in Uruguay.

Come to Uruguay to participate and experience the festival and more specifically, learn about Uruguayan culture, a typical culture through the most famous festival in Uruguay, which is the National Folklore Festival.

Location: in Durazno

Las Llamadas festival is one of the first organized festivals, also the largest festival in Uruguay. Las Llamadas itself comes from the word taken from the history of negroes who began to gather to resolve existing issues. This Uruguay event is held with the aim of paying tribute to the ancestors in the Sur and Palermo regions. There is entertainment that includes street dancers, drum music, and parades.

Considered one of the biggest festivals in Uruguay, the Las Llamadas festival is celebrated with grandeur including street dancers, drum music and parades. Blending with the festival has created a separate and unique culture dedicated to Uruguay. Not only that, the purpose of the festival is to pay respects to the ancestors, which has made a festival not only famous but also a sacred festival.That's why Las Llamadas is known as one of the most famous festivals in Uruguay, so visit Uruguay once for this special experience.

Location: Montevideo

First week of March, Laguna de las Lavanderas, in Tacuarembó. Every year the criollos recreate, arount the fire the daily environment of the gaucho, and they tested in front of a jury. It is a great festival on Saturday, as it produces the traditional “gaucho parade”, with the participation of more than three thousand horses.

It is not only a large festival in Uruguay, but it is also the most famous festival. During the Patria Gaucha festival, there is also a traditional Gaucho parade with over three thousand horses participating. Not only that, but the Festival features traditional dance, live music, poetry, food and drink, art and anthropological exhibitions, contests, and presentations. Military display, speech, parade, fireworks, large bonfire, shopping, gaucho show with sheep, horse, and cow, drums, dog show, humor, theater, religious celebration, horse races, horse auctions, and award ceremonies. The organization is so large that every March, thousands of Uruguayans, Argentines, and Brazilians of all ages flock to the great lake, Laguna de las Lavanderas, to immerse themselves in its shared heritage, culture, and history. As a result, Patria Gaucha is regarded as one of Uruguay's most famous festivals.

Location: Gaucha

Every year, jazz literally takes to the streets in Mercedes, in the department of Soriano, for this festival. This festival was founded in 2007 by artists and neighbors and has since grown to become well-known throughout the country. Around 140 musicians come here to perform on a free outdoor jazz stage that attracts both Uruguayans and tourists from all over the world. As you walk down the street, you will notice musicians performing in improvised bands in various parts of the city. The idea is to bring jazz music to the city and encourage people to explore the city by following Mercedes's sounds rather than just concentrating on one stage.

The second festival is one of Uruguay's most famous jazz music festivals. Jazz to the Streets, which has been held in Mercedes since 2007, is one event that allows jazz musicians from all over the world to perform in public. All of these countries are represented by jazz musicians who take part in Jazz to the Street, beginning with Brazil, America, Uruguay, and Cuba, and ending with Argentina. The number of spectators is not insignificant; the main stage was recorded as having 2500 spectators every day for about a week during the Uruguay celebration.

Called one of the most famous festivals in Uruguay, the festival has attracted the world's top artists to participate. Come to Uruguay for this famous festival.

Location: Mercedes

The Olimar festival takes place on the banks of the Olimar River during holy weeks in March/April, which is also known as the tourism week due to the influx of visitors. It is one of the most important folk festivals in Uruguay because of its cultural significance and because it takes place on dates with high attendance from locals, visitors from neighboring cities, and tourists from other countries. Cumbia music, as well as the participation of other artists and musical genres, is very popular at these celebrations.

Bands, musical groups, and orchestras perform as part of the music and talent show these days. The appearance of folk groups to demonstrate a part of the region's cultural traditions and to promote Uruguay's history as embodied in art forms such as music, dance, and theater.

The Olimar Festival is a great folkloric representation for its long history of producing shows about the country's culture. It showcases the worst artists Uruguay has to offer, and it is one of the most anticipated events of the year due to the residents' eagerness to see these dates arrive. Culture is an important factor in all countries, and its activities are developed in all sectors, with music being a key component.

This festival is well-known for its displays of musical talent, singing, dancing, and other activities. Also, there are plays with historical representations and social interest to promote Uruguay's history. The Olimar Festival exemplifies Uruguayan cultural diversity; as it passes through the streets of Uruguay during celebrations, it is certain to provide a festive, fallen, and happy atmosphere. With all these features, the Olimar Festival deserves to be one of the most famous festival in Uruguay.

Location: Olimar River

The beer festival is another highlight of the year, showcasing a selection of the best beers in Uruguay, as well as different types of artisan beers and traditional and alternative methods of making the drink. This festival is held every year between March and April during Holy Week, also known as tourism week, in an amphitheater near the Uruguay River. It is a very important festival for the alcoholic beverage manufacturing industry in Uruguay and other parts of the world. Uruguay focuses on displaying artisanal works and traditional techniques that have resulted in the world's best beers for several decades.

Many people bring their samples, and brands, companies, and individuals offer their drinks in a multi-day exhibition. Beer enthusiasts and the general public purchase and sample the best beers available during the festival. Visit Uruguay at this time and learn about the festival is an excellent way to try a Uruguayan beer and compare flavors and opportunities for people who love beers will be very pleased to know the beers of this country and try an alternative taste.

As the most famous festival in Uruguay, there is a great investment in the organization, that's why the beer festival has attracted thousands of visitors.

Location: Paysandú

The next festival is the Milk Festival that’s held at Cardal, the largest milk production site in Uruguay, found in the South Florida district. During this festival, people celebrate by making big Asado, which is a traditional food made of grilled meat that has a massive size so that everyone can get a piece. In addition, they also make Arroz con leche, which is a dish in the form of rice that has been processed with milk, of course with large portions as well. There are also celebrations with music and dance parties complementing the festivities.This area of the country produces milk, and they celebrate the production every year with a big celebrity party.

The Milk festival features shows, music and dance, but mainly focuses on food. It starts with a large asado, in which large pieces of beef are grilled on a griddle to ensure there is enough for everyone. The main attraction of the festival is the dessert, arroz con leche, a traditional Uruguayan delicacy made of rice and milk that is served in large quantities. The recipe, which serves 6,000 people, calls for 1,000 liters of milk, 150 kg of rice, 200 kg of sugar and 4 liters of vanilla extract. Imagine how big the beef used to cook it is. Milk festival is considered one of the most famous festivals in Uruguay, that's why the festival has a huge organization and attracts thousands of visitors.

Location: Cardal

Every February 2, Uruguayans who practice the Afro-Brazilian religion known as Candomblé gather at various beaches across the country to honor Iemanjá, the goddess of the sea. Lemanjá is one of the religion's main orishas, or divine deities, and her special day brings together thousands of followers and curious onlookers in dance, music, and other festivities. As people venture into the sea, it is common to see spiritual leaders blessing their followers and performing rituals and movements that appear physically exhausting. Flowers, food, and scents are among the offerings, which are delivered to the sea in a small paper boat.

During the ritual, the participants usually sit and wait until sunset, then push the boat into the sea and walk to the shallow sea to make offerings in the form of gifts that have been prepared ahead of time. Participants are all dressed in white. After making their offerings, they return to the beach and begin dancing around the ritual site before bowing down on the sand directly in front of the ritual site as a form of respect to the Sea goddess.

Lemanjá Festival is known as one of the most famous festivals in Uruguay, so the festival brings together great artists as well as thousands of participants. Come to Uruguay for this special festival.

Location: Montevideo