Newdecmoi · CC BY-SA 3.0Villarrica Flower Parade
Themed floats from schools and youth groups roll through downtown Villarrica to welcome spring.
What it is
Villarrica welcomes spring with a traditional parade: schools and youth organizations march with decorated floats and their representatives along Calle General Díaz and the municipal square, with the crowning of Miss Spring, a youth fair, food stalls and live music. In 2026 about fifteen institutions and 57 exhibitors took part despite the showers. It’s a lively snapshot of student life in Guairá’s university town.
What to see and do
- Themed student floats
- Youth fair and food stalls
- Live music in the square
Tips
The parade is free. September can bring rain: pack a light umbrella. Make a weekend of it and head up the Ybytyruzú hills.
Dates may shift to the nearest weekend.
What to see
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Patron saintVillarrica, GuairáFeaturedResearched and reviewed in September 2026 with 1 sources. A second reviewer checked dates, coordinates and lodging. Hours and prices may change.