The Consulate General of Canada in Rio is pleased to announce that for the first time ever, the Christ the Redeemer Statue will be lit up in Canada’s official colours, red and white, for Canada Day on July 1. The lighting will take place at 19:00, last until 21:00, and will be broadcast across Canada by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) national newscast with host Peter Mansbridge.

For those of you with friends and family in Canada, tell them to tune in! For those of you here, don’t forget to look up at 19:00 to enjoy this unique opportunity!