carnaval

Mardi Gras & Carnival in Los Angeles

Top Lists 31 Jan 2016
Not heading to New Orleans or Rio to celebrate Mardi Gras and Carnival this year? No problem. There are plenty of places right here in Los Angeles where you can celebrate Fat Tuesday on February 9. Whether you’re religious, hedonistic or a little of both, this is the time to get your grub on and let the good times roll!
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It’s Carnival … Caribbean Style!

Stories 16 Jun 2013
It's National Caribbean-American Heritage Month and you know what that means, mon: It's time to celebrate Carnival...Caribbean style! I'll be in the parade on Saturday, June 22 and to kick off the festivities, I previewed all the action on "Good Day LA" where I learned that jerk chicken is NOT just for eating...
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Bale Folclorico

Bale Folclorico

Stories 7 Mar 2011
And you thought Carnaval was your last chance to see barely-dressed Brazilians shaking it up right before your eyes. Oh ye of little faith. Bale Folclorico de Bahia is ready to give audiences a jolt with "Sacred Heritage," a primal mix of Bahian folkloric dance, eye-popping acrobatics, capoeira stunts and Carnaval-inspired dances that blend the ancient and the contemporary.
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