Experience Carnival Brazil in the Phoenix, Arizona, Area

Carnival Brazil is an annual festival held in Brazil forty days before Easter. It is correctly spelled Carnaval in Portuguese. Carnival Brazil originated as a celebration of leaving bad things behind in a person's life, taking on a religious discipline to practice repentance and prepare for Christ's death and resurrection. It is celebrated throughout the country of Brazil with different forms of music, dance, parades and costume.

Would you like to celebrate Carnival Brazil but can't afford a trip to South America? You are in luck because you can experience Carnival Brazil right here in the Phoenix area!

When: March 13, 2010

Time: 8:00 pm - 1:00 am

Venue:

Sail Inn

26 S. Farmer Ave. Tempe, AZ, 85281

PHONE: 480-966-9565

Admission: $15 or $10 in costume

21 or older event

This is the first annual Carnival Brazil celebration in the Phoenix area presented by Afro-Baile Records, Capoeira Brasil Arizona, and Grupo Liberdade. The festivities include; live Brazilian music, dance, fashion, visual art, costume prizes, food, giveaways, and drink specials. Be sure to dress in all white attire or Carnival themed costume to receive $5.00 off admission and a chance to win prizes for best costume. You don't want to miss this night of Latin dancing, music and celebration!

Source:http://www.azcentral.com/thingstodo/events/978718095531