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The March for Jesus is an annual event of Christian faith that takes place in several cities in Brazil. In São José do Rio Preto, the 2026 edition was attended by municipal authorities and religious leaders, as well as gospel musical attractions.
Faithful gathered at Plaza de España and walked to the Regional Events Center, where they participate in special programming focused on the Christian faith this Saturday (19).
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São José do Rio Preto (SP) hosts the 'March for Jesus' this Saturday (19). The Christian faith event brings together believers with walks, shows and social gatherings.
The faithful left Plaza de Espanã heading to the Regional Events Center. The Municipal Civil Guard supervised traffic closures in parts of the city.
Singers Eyshila, Fernanda Brum and the group Renascer Praise were the main attractions. The last edition in the city took place in 2024.
São José do Rio Preto (SP) hosts one of the biggest events of the Christian faith this Saturday (19). The "March for Jesus" brings together believers from across the region for an event marked by devotion, unity, shows and moments of fraternization between participants.
The faithful left Plaza de España and headed to the Regional Events Center, which hosted most of the event's programming. The initial concentration began at 5pm at the starting point of the walk, led by an electric trio to the finishing point.
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Rio Preto (SP) hosts the March for Jesus this Saturday (19) — Photo: Photo: Madelyne Boer/TV TEM
Some streets were closed for the event, such as Avenida José Munia, Brasilusa and Rua Castelo d'Água. The interventions are supervised by the Municipal Civil Guard.
One of the biggest religious events in Brazil
Electric trio led March for Jesus in São José do Rio Preto (SP) — Photo: Photo: Madelyne Boer/TV TEM
The official launch of the March for Jesus 2026 was held on September 3 by Rio Preto City Hall, in the presence of Apostle Estevam Hernandes, president of the March for Jesus in Brazil; Bishop Bruno Alex, from the Renascer em Cristo Church; in addition to pastors, councilors, municipal secretaries, civil servants and other authorities.
The last edition of the march in the city took place in 2024 and brought together around 10 thousand people.
Fernanda Brum performed at the March for Jesus in Rio Preto (SP) — Photo: Reproduction
Shows by singers Eyshila, Fernanda Brum and the group Renascer Praise were the main attractions of the night, cheering up the faithful and promoting moments of spiritual connection. In addition to these artists, the Regional Events Center hosted local orchestras and gospel bands, also valuing the musicians and ministries of Rio Preto.
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