The Brazilian Cultural Arts Center of Santa Barbara (BCACSB) will bring back Brazilian Day Santa Barbara, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14 at De La Guerra Plaza and Casa de la Guerra in Santa Barbara.
The free, family-friendly festival invites the community to experience the vibrant music, dance, cuisine and traditions of Brazil.
This year’s celebration is also honors Brazilian American Heritage Month in Santa Barbara County and the 25th anniversary of Mestre Mariano Silva’s contributions to local cultural arts education and community engagement.
For 25 years, Mestre Mariano has dedicated his work to sharing Brazilian cultural traditions through Capoeira, Samba, Afro-Brazilian dance, music, special events, and youth education programs, organizers said.
Through his leadership, BCACSB has brought Brazilian Day to the Santa Barbara community as a welcoming festival that celebrates diversity, inclusivity, and the power of cultural arts to bring people together, they said.
“Brazilian Day is more than a festival. It’s a celebration of our community, our cultural heritage, and 25 years of bringing people together through music, dance, and the arts,” said Mestre Mariano Silva, director of Brazilian Day and BCACSB.
Attendees can enjoy a full day of exciting entertainment, including live Brazilian bands; Samba and cultural dance performances on the Plaza Stage; a colorful Carnaval parade along State Street; Capoeira demonstrations; a Brazilian bikini fashion show; Brazilian cuisine; local artisans and vendors; Kids Fun Zone; VIP Area featuring a beer garden; and Main Stage.
Produced by BCACSB, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the festival is made possible through the support of community sponsors, local businesses and volunteers.
For information and to RSVP, visit www.brazildaysb.com/rsvp.