Brazilian Nites Productions Presents
21st Annual Los Angeles Brazilian Carnaval
Celebrate through the sounds, samba & euphoria of Brazil!
“If you can't get to Rio or New Orleans, Brazilian Carnaval is a local alternative offering a rollicking, exotic Mardi Gras show.”
– Ann Haskins, LA Weekly
“Put on your samba shoes and head to Carnaval Exotica”
– Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles, The L.A. institution of true Latin party spirit, community, family friendly and rhythms will seduce all party-goers when the 21st Brazilian Carnaval Matinee of beckons revelers on Sunday, March 5, 2023 at Candela La Brea. A faithful replica of the real Carnavals in Rio and Bahia, Carnaval is the most authentic and extravagant party on the West Coast and has consistently sold out for the past 21 years takes place in the spirit of Carnaval celebrations in Brazil & around the world. Featuring the most celebrated Brazilian brand of innovative batucada MONOBLOCO directly from Brazil plus Kizambo Brass Band, LA Samba Dancers and DJ Potira.
Kid’s activities organized by Brazilian Play & Learn, specialized in teaching Portuguese and the Braziian culture to kids and teens by using storytelling, traditional games, dance, songs, and arts and crafts. Costumes are encouraged.
L.A.’s official, and longest running party tradition happens in the heart of Miracle Mile . This hybrid dance party and Brazilian music concert offers patrons the chance to indulge the senses and lose themselves in a relentless sea of samba, surrendering to irresistible beats behind the anonymity of sequins, masks and feathers. The national cocktail of Brazil – the Caipirinha – will also be available for purchase. Caipirinhas are made with Brazil’s most common distilled alcoholic beverage Cachaça, mixed with sugar and lime and poured over ice. This light and refreshing cocktail blends perfectly with the heat and non-stop energy of Carnaval. ”
The joyous energy of the Rio de Janeiro carnaval comes to the US! Monobloco is a “bloco”, or street band, that parades during carnaval in Rio de Janeiro and is also a professional touring band. The group became popular by creating powerful cover versions of Brazilian hits, stepping outside of the samba genre. Classics by Tim Maia, Jorge Benjor, Alceu Valença, and many others were transformed into samba anthems and attracted fans from a whole new generation. During the world-famous Rio de Janeiro carnaval Monobloco has its own parade, which today attracts over half a million people to the streets to dance and sing. Monobloco has performed extensively around Brazil and internationally, including at the Olympics and in Central Park. The group has also released several live and studio albums including the 2010 release called “10”, which was nominated for a Latin GRAMMY for Best Samba/Pagode album.
PROGRAM of the CARNAVAL:
4:00pm – 6:00pm – Doors: Activities with Brazilian Play and Learn & DJ Potira
6:00pm – DJ Potira
6:30pm – Kizambo Brass Band
7:30pm – MONOBLOCO / Samba Dancers
9:30pm – DJ Potira
10:00pm – Carnaval over, until next year!
Tickets for the 21st Annual Brazilian Carnaval are $40 for General Admission – Children 12 and under are Free
For information and tickets (818) 566-1111 or visit www.BrazilianNites.com
We thank the support of the Brazilian Consulate in Los Angeles and Remo.
