# Brazil Semana da Pátria celebrations > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brazil-semana-da-ptria-celebrations > Updated: 2026-08-31T13:02:56.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Municipalities across Brazil are conducting various activities to mark the 2026 ‘Semana da Pátria’ (Homeland Week) in preparation for Independence Day on September 7. In Rio Grande do Sul, the ‘Fogo Simbólico da Pátria’ (Patriotic Symbolic Fire) arrived in Farroupilha and Salto do Jacuí. In Farroupilha, the flame was received by local officials and representatives from the Fire Department and Military Brigade, with scout groups designated to guard the flame until August 31. The celebrations in Salto do Jacuí honor the 400-year history of the ‘Sete Povos das Missões’ and the 185th anniversary of the Rio Grande do Sul Civil Police. Other regions are also organizing commemorative events. In Farroupilha, the local government and Secretariat of Education scheduled a Scout Council Fire for August 31. In Dourados, the Secretariat of Municipal Education planned a program starting September 1, featuring a relay of the Flame of the Homeland involving students, cultural presentations, and military band performances, all leading toward a civic-military parade on September 7. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-31: Brazilian municipalities prepare for Semana da Pátria 2026 Brazilian municipalities Farroupilha and Dourados are launching 2026 Semana da Pátria celebrations, featuring scout ceremonies, flame lighting, and civic parades to honor national independence. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-municipalities-prepare-for-semana-da-ptria-2026 ### 2026-08-18: Fogo Simbólico arrives in Farroupilha and Salto do Jacuí The 'Fogo Simbólico da Pátria' has arrived in Farroupilha and Salto do Jacuí, initiating the 2026 'Semana da Pátria' civic celebrations and traditional parades in Rio Grande do Sul. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fogo-simblico-arrives-in-farroupilha-and-salto-do-jacu --- Cite as: Brazil Semana da Pátria celebrations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/brazil-semana-da-ptria-celebrations