Brazil hosts Arraiá festivals in Mairiporã and Parintins

The fifth edition of the Arraiá da Vila will take place on August 1‑2 in the Parque Linear area of Mairiporã, São Paulo. Organized by the municipal Secretariat of Culture in partnership with Sesc‑SP, the event runs from 13:00 to 22:00 each day and features ballet, theater, inclusive dance, multiple quadrilha performances, and shows by local groups such as Grupo Cheiro de Mato and Pé de Manacá. Seventeen food stalls will offer snacks, pastries, crepes and other items, while a prize draw will support the Fundo Social de Solidariedade.

On July 31, the IV Arraiá of CAPS AD “Dr. Renato Menezes” will be held at the CAPS AD unit on Estrada do Parananema in Parintins, Amazonas. The municipal health department offers free entry starting at 17:30, with performances that include traditional Boi Mirim groups, several quadrilhas performed by unit residents, forró music, typical foods, and activities such as horse rides and fishing. CAPS AD director Roberto Pessoa highlighted the event’s focus on cultural integration and community participation.