What is Brazilian Day & Lavagem?

A celebration of Brazilian Independence Day and a cleansing of energies!

The festivities unfold in west Berkeley with a procession of devotees dressed in white accompanied by drumming and culminating in a blessing given by children from the local community. There follows a cultural block party with live music, dance performances, Brazilian & international food & drinks, and local artisanal vendors. The festival attracts Brazilians and non Brazilians from all over the Bay Area and beyond to enjoy a unique cultural celebration unlike anything else in the Bay.

We need a LOT of volunteers to make our festival happen!

The day of the festival we will need over 100 volunteers! Shifts are approximately three hours. Join us!

Support BrasArte as we continue to create unique programming!

Perks Include:

Reserved VIP Seating

Private Restroom

Booths will be curated and are on a first come first serve basis. Payment is due once the application is accepted.

If you would like to be an individual donor, please click the DONATE link to go to our GoFundMe page and become a sponsor. All gift amounts welcome!