| Little Brazil--Not So Little Anymore |
Brazilian Day FestivalSeptember 2, 200710 am until sunset 212-809-4900 6th Ave. from 43th to 57th St., and 46th St. btwn Madison Ave. and Times Square brazilianday.com   Little Brazil street and the surrounding area fills up with food vendors and revelers--1.5 million in 2006!  Show your Brazilian pride by hoisting the "Auriverde" on Sep. 2nd  Brazil's strong musical tradition will be represented by bands performing Bossa Nova, Tropicália, and Forró Starting out 23 years ago as a low-key ethnic block party, the booming Brazilian population in the city (especially in Astoria, Queens) and interest in the country's fun-loving, vibrant culture means that these days, more than 1.5 million revelers celebrate Brazil's independence from Portugal with upbeat entertainment and nonstop activities on two stages. The Brazilian Day Festival is attended by a multitude of Americans who love Brazil and its culture, as well as people from all nationalities who share the love of music and good times with their Brazilian counterparts, making the Festival a truly multi-cultural event. The festivities include traditional Brazilian food, drinks, art and handcrafts. There will be two stages for entertainment offering exciting live Brazilian music and dance all day. Performers on main stage at 43rd Street and 6th Avenue include Jota Quest, Bruno e Marrone, and Asa de Aguia. The energetic group of musicians, percussionists, singers and dancers is sure to drive the crowd wild! Visit brazilianday.com for more information and the complete schedule. {mos_ri}
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