Fiesta DC Brazil Delegation Feijoada Fundraiser and Destaque Competition

Join us for an evening of traditional Brazilian food, music, and dance—and help support Brazil's best Fiesta DC showing yet! We're also offering a fantastic opportunity to try your samba competition skills!!

About the Event This year, Brazil is the featured country at Fiesta DC 2026, the largest celebration of Latin American culture in the United States, held September 26–27. Vavá United School of Samba, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, has proudly led DC's Brazilian delegation since 2015, and this year we're organizing Brazil's entire presence in the festival and parade.

All proceeds from the event will go directly to Vavá to make the best parade Fiesta DC has ever seen. We need your support to make it unforgettable.

Your ticket includes a full traditional feijoada meal, one caipirinha or nonalcoholic beverage included, and live music by local Brazilian musicians

There will be a cash bar for additional drinks.

Destaque Competition We're also hosting DC's first-ever Samba School Destaque contest — a traditional competition where dancers show their style, technique, and personality for the chance to dance in the place of honor in the Fiesta DC parade, plus prizes. A panel of experts will preside. Seasoned sambistas and curious newcomers alike are welcome. Fantasia and feathers encouraged, but not required. We want your skills and your energy!

After registering, send a photo to [email protected] to be announced on the Brazil Fiesta DC Instagram.

Feijoada only --- Early Bird $35, After July 5th $40

Destaque only --- Early Bird $45, After July 5th $50

Combo (both)---Early Bird $70, After July 5th $75

"I just want to party, no food, no competition": Flat $15

Come celebrate with us — every ticket goes directly toward bringing Brazil's culture, color, and music to the streets of DC this September!