Apucarana launches family-focused Arraiá festival
The municipality of Apucarana, Paraná, Brazil, is organizing the "Arraiá das Famílias" on August 1 at Praça do Clube 28. The event, coordinated by the Secretaria Municipal da Mulher e Assuntos da Família, aims to bring together parents, children, grandparents and the wider community for an afternoon of social interaction, live music, regional food and a dedicated kids area with inflatables, a trampoline and a ball pit.
Mayor Rodolfo Mota emphasized that the festival seeks to strengthen family bonds and promote values such as respect, solidarity and responsibility. First‑lady Karine Mota, secretary of the department, added that the program includes performances by local artists and typical June festival attractions.