September 21: Youth Day and the First Day of Spring
Floats, costumes, picnics and tereré: students and families welcome spring outdoors all over the country.
What it is
On September 21 Paraguay celebrates both the arrival of spring and Youth Day. Schools and youth groups organize parades of floats and costumes—San Lorenzo launched its own in 2026—and many families head to parks, squares and streams with their tereré thermos. In Asunción, the Costanera riverfront and the parks fill up. It coincides with the last flowering lapacho trees and the first hot days.
What to see and do
- Student float parades
- Picnics and tereré in the parks
- The last lapachos in bloom
Tips
Parks and swimming spots fill up: arrive early. It’s not a holiday for shops or offices; check each city’s municipal events calendar.
Dates may shift to the nearest weekend.
Researched and reviewed in September 2026 with 2 sources. A second reviewer checked dates, coordinates and lodging. Hours and prices may change.