Ribeira Seca (Portuguese for dry river) is a civil parish in the municipality of Ribeira Grande in the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores. The population in 2011 was 2,950, in an area of 12.59 km2. It is located near the north coast of the island. It contains the localities Bandejo, Morro de Cima and Ribeira Seca. Architecture The parish has a rich combination of modern and historical patrimony, in addition to natural spaces, such as the northern beach of Santa Bárbara, popular with surfers and watersports enthusiasts. These include: Civic Manorhouse of Mafoma () Military Casamates of Santa Bárbara () Religious Church of São Pedro () Hermitage of Mãe de Deus () Hermitage of Nossa Senhora da Paciência () Hermitage of Nossa Senhora da Quietação () Hermitage of Bom Sucesso () Culture The parish is traditionally the seat of the Cavalhadas de São Pedro, an event that occurs every 29 June, and celebrates the elevation oe Ribeira Grande to the status of city, with associated festivities. During the statutory holiday, the local residents prepare the Alâmpadas de São Pedro that decorate the roads and homes of the parish during this period. Preceding these events, on 28 June, is the Marchas de São Pedro, (Marches of St. Peter) that attract hundreds of participants, who parade through the parish. References Parishes of Ribeira Grande, Azores