Escola de Samba Casa Samba presents

Annual Mardi Gras Brazil Carnaval Conference 2027

Six days. One unforgettable parade. Train with master drummers, wear a handmade Carnaval costume, and march down the streets of New Orleans in the biggest parade of the season — Endymion.

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Only 300 parade spots — 60 Bateria, 50 dancers, 200 animal-section

Once spots are gone, the parade is closed for the year. Lock yours in before rehearsals begin.

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What you'll walk away with

Six days that turn drummers, dancers & dreamers into a Carnaval school.

Play the rhythms

Sit in the Bateria under Mestre Curtis and his directors — Surdo, Repinique, Caixa, Tamborim, Agogo.

Wear a handmade costume

Full Carnaval regalia crafted by Casa Samba — the Bateria costume is yours to keep.

March in Endymion

Take the biggest parade in New Orleans, side by side with Mestre Curtis and the whole school.

Join the family

Meet dancers and drummers from around the world. You leave with a school, not just a memory.

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Register for Mardi Gras Brasil Carnaval Parade with Casa Samba

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Why Attend Mardi Gras Brazil Carnaval Conference 2027?

Join us at the inaugural New Orleans Mardi Gras Brazil Carnaval conference, sponsored by Escola de Samba Casa Samba! Get ready for four days of training leading up to the epic Endymion Parade, the biggest parade in New Orleans. Don’t miss this priceless opportunity to be part of history and experience the magic of the parade from the inside. It’s an experience of a lifetime!

Along with this lifetime experience, you will be helping to restart the NORDC and Casa Samba Community children’s program called the Samba Kids www.sambakids.com. The program has been around for more than 20 years, with the proceeds from the registration for this Carnaval conference in 2027. Casa Samba will be able to build our children’s program back up to doing the festivals and performances around the city representing Youth involved in Afro-Brazilian culture.

Description: The Conference will take place from February 1 to February 6th. Rehearsals will be held from Monday to Friday, with two sessions per day from 10 AM to 12 PM and 3:15 PM to 5 PM. Additionally, there will be two mandatory rehearsals on Thursday and Friday. On Friday, costume distribution will take place for the percussion band (Bateria), and a dress rehearsal for all participants, including individual animal sections. Important instructions regarding meeting points and items allowed at the parade will also be provided.

Using Afro-Brazilian rhythms and dance of Carnaval in Rio and Bahia, a mixture of both. Plus, this is a melting pot city, we have to include the Oxossi rhythms in this Carnaval 2027 mixture of Brazil and New Orleans rhythms.

  • Check-in - Monday 10 AM to 5 PM for registration and check-in
  • Rehearsals - Monday - Friday General rehearsals between 10 to 5 PM, including a 30-minute snack break
  • Night rehearsals - Tuesday through Friday for dancers and drummers.
  • Costume fitting - Thursday the 12th and Friday the 5th for inspection, distribution of costumes, and information and credentials
  • Endymion Parade - Saturday, February 6th, the big day in the big easy! This is the day of the parade. We meet the Bus at the Annunciation Center, 800 Race for 10A.M. The Location the Parde will start is at Marconi Drive and city Park Avenue in City Park

Quality Time with both New Orleans and Brasilian Experts on Culture

World-renowned Master jazz drummer Jason Marsalis, the incomparable James Andrews, one of the greatest premier trumpeters, touring the world representing New Orleans, we are expecting guests surprise appearance from various artists from the city of culture. Because everyone is extremely busy during Mardi Gras time Big Chief Shaka Zulu, Big Chief Honey, two of the pioneers of the Mardi Gras Black Indian culture, YMO Young in Olympia social aid and pleasure club (Second line dancers), and New Orleans ambassador of Afro-Brasilian culture Mestre Curtis. Mestre will speak about the new cultural update on the Street rhythms of New Orleans. Due to his being born and raised in New Orleans rhythms and submerging his life into Brazilian culture rhythms, he holds the most accurate knowledge, therefore putting himself at the Crossroads of Carnaval. Come here to his story of Drumming in New Orleans.

Who Should Attend?

Anyone can be a part of this great spectacular event. Even if you are 14 years and older you can join with proof of age. If you are a professional or semi-professional dancer or musician/drummer. You would be eligible to be in any of the following sections. Section 1 Drummers(Bateria) Section 2 Dancer (Passistas) Section 3 Zoo animals. If you are a non-professional and want to have fun, we suggest you join section 3 the Zoo Animals section.

10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Registration check in auditions

Complementary fruit and snacks and registration for Mardi Gras Brazil Carnaval Conference 2027 Pick up your name tag, and credentials and schedule the week’s activities. Drum and dance auditions for Samba Skill-level casting.

from 10am to 12pm, introduction of the Samba instrument rehearsal session. The introduction rehearsal section is for everyone who is considered a beginner player. The introductory of instruments session will be on the percussion section, Plattinella, Tamborim, Reco-reco, Cuica, and Agogo(Agogo quartro boca), and then the drum section. Repequie and Caixa section, Repequie de More, and a Surdo section.

The daytime 12:15 pm to 5 pm section is for everyone, Bateria (drummers) and Passistas (dancers). The drummers will be assigned to their instrument sections. Dancers will be divided into three groups: Samba Dancer sections A, B, and C. Section A will represent the professional Samba dancers.

Night Rehearsal Session 6 – 9 pm

NOTE: There will be two rehearsal sessions. One during the day for out of town visitors and one during the night for local people who work during the day. You can also attend both sessions. The Group rehearsal will be from 12pm to 5pm and from 6 pm from 9 pm. There will be a 30-minute break between each rehearsal sessions. This will be an all-day section for everyone to rehearse together as a group, under the direction of Mestre Curtis Pierre and his Directors.

The daytime 12:15pm to 5pm and the night time sessions is From 6pm to 9pm the rehearsal section is for everyone Bateria (drummers) and Passistas (dancers). The drummers will be assigned to their instrument sections. Dancers will be divided into three groups: Samba Dancer sections A, B, and C. Section A will represent the professional Samba dancers. Section B will be the non-professional Samba dancers. Section C will represent the animal section, which will be divided into six groups according to the name of the animal costume they have. In the second half of rehearsal, everyone will rehearse as a group.

Registration is now open for the biggest Mardi Gras celebration in the United States!

Join us from February 1th to February 6, 2027, and experience the rhythms of Brazil with CASA Samba at the New Orleans Mardi Gras 2027. Don’t miss out on the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be part of the epic Endymion Parade. Limited to 50 positions available as of Feburary 1, 2027, for Drummers (25 spots) and Dancers in section one (25 spots) and section two (50 spots). The animal section is still open.

Casa Samba lighted animal puppet heads

Casa Samba and Mestre Curtis are seeking volunteers to carry lighted animal puppet heads as part of our Enredo/theme, inspired by the zoo. This is more than just a song – it’s a powerful message. If you’re interested, please get in touch with us.

Mardi Gras Brazil Carnaval Conference 2027 Schedule

A full schedule of Live Brazil and New Orleans cultural performances, demonstration sessions & dance and drumming workshops. On both the culture of New Orleans and the Brasilian Carnaval

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Day 1, Monday February 1, 2027

Monday 10 AM to 5 PM registration and check in Monday night performance 6 to 9

Detailed Daily Schedule

Mestre Curtis Pierre and Staff
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Annunciation Recreation Center 800 Race St. New Orleans Louisiana 70130
Mestre Curtis Pierre and Staff — Auditions and rehearsals

Monday 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM registration check in auditions

Complementary fruit and snacks and registration for Mardi Gras Brazil Carnaval Conference 2027
Pick up your name tag, and credentials and schedule the week’s activities. Drum and dance auditions for Samba Skill-level casting.

from 10am to 12pm, introduction of the Samba instrument rehearsal session. The introduction rehearsal section is for everyone who is considered a beginner player. The introductory of instruments session will be on the percussion section, Plattinella, Tamborim, Reco-reco, Cuica, and Agogo(Agogo quartro boca), and then the drum section. Repequie and Caixa section, Repequie de More, and a Surdo section.

The daytime 12:15 pm to 5 pm section is for everyone, Bateria (drummers) and Passistas (dancers). The drummers will be assigned to their instrument sections. Dancers will be divided into three groups: Samba Dancer sections A, B, and C. Section A will represent the professional Samba dancers. Section B will be the non-professional Samba dancers. Section C will represent the animal section, which will be divided into six groups according to the name of the animal costume they have. In the second half of rehearsal, everyone will rehearse as a group.

Mestre Curtis Pierre with Guest New Orleans Percussionist
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Annunciation Recreation Center 800 Race St. New Orleans Louisiana 70130
Mestre Curtis Pierre with Guest New Orleans Percussionist — Auditions and rehearsals

Monday Night 7:00PM to 9:00 PM EPIC Night of Percussion

Monday night, February 1

7 PM to 9 PM

Director of Casa Samba Bateria Bomani Pierre and Jason Marsalis world-renowned jazz musician, performer, and composer, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Mestre Curtis Pierre presents an evening with Master Drummers of New Orleans. Possible other guest drummers New Orleans

The Young Master drummer of New Orleans, Jason Marsalis, and Bomani Pierre. The master artists will present comparisons and similarities of the Afro-Brazilian rhythms to the rhythms of New Orleans Jazz and brass band drumming. Special guest Big Chief Shaka Zulu. Don’t miss this cultural update performance and a great jam session after the performance.

Mestre Curtis handmade Ancestral Percussion String Orchestra
Mestre Curtis Presents an EPIC Night of Percussion. A special Night of Percussion, Mestre Curts and his Sun Bomani showcase the New Orleans percussionist. In a way that has never been seen before, featuring some of the best Percussion performing artists on the upper level in this city. There will also be a percussion display of Mestre Curtis’s handmade string percussion instruments. Instruments that he has created, both from traditional materials and natural materials found in his surroundings.

Mestre Curtis Pierre and Staff
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Annunciation Recreation Center 800 Race St. New Orleans Louisiana 70130
Mestre Curtis Pierre and Staff — Auditions and rehearsals

Tuesday 10 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Audition/Rehearsals

February 2

Tuesday 10 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. rehearsal session. The rehearsal section is for everyone. The first session will be of individual sectionals: Samba Tamborim section, a Samba percussion section, Plattinella, Reco-reco, Cuica, and Agogo(Agogo quartro boca), Repequie and Caixa section, Repequie de More, and a Surdo section. Dancers will be divided into three groups: Samba Dancer sections A, B, and C. Section A will represent the professional Samba dancers. Section B will be the non-professional Samba dancers. Section C will represent the animal section, which will be divided into six groups according to the name of the animal costume they have. In the second half of rehearsal, everyone will rehearse as a group.

Bomani Pierre
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Annunciation Recreation Center 800 Race St. New Orleans Louisiana 70130
Bomani Pierre — Director of the Bateria

Tuesday Night Rehearsal Session

NOTE: There will be two rehearsal sessions. One during the day for out of town visitors and one during the night for local people who work during the day. You can also attend both sessions. The Group rehearsal will be from 12pm to 5pm and from 6 pm from 9 pm. There will be a 30-minute break between each rehearsal sessions. This will be an all-day section for everyone to rehearse together as a group, under the direction of Mestre Curtis Pierre and his Directors.

The daytime 12:15pm to 5pm and the night time sessions is From 6pm to 9pm the rehearsal section is for everyone Bateria (drummers) and Passistas (dancers). The drummers will be assigned to their instrument sections. Dancers will be divided into three groups: Samba Dancer sections A, B, and C. Section A will represent the professional Samba dancers. Section B will be the non-professional Samba dancers. Section C will represent the animal section, which will be divided into six groups according to the name of the animal costume they have. In the second half of rehearsal, everyone will rehearse as a group.

Mestre Jorge Alabe, Mestre Curtis and Staff
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Annunciation Recreation Center 800 Race St. New Orleans Louisiana 70130
Mestre Jorge Alabe, Mestre Curtis and Staff — Director of the Bateria Bomani Pierre

Wednesday 10 am to 5 pm Rehearsal Sessions

February 3 rehearsal

Wednesday, from 10am to 12pm, introduction of the Samba instrument rehearsal session. The introduction rehearsal section is for everyone who is considered a beginner player. The introductory of instruments session will be on the percussion section, Plattinella, Tamborim, Reco-reco, Cuica, and Agogo(Agogo quartro boca), and then the drum section. Repequie and Caixa section, Repequie de More, and a Surdo section.

NOTE: There will be two rehearsal sessions. One during the day for out-of-town visitors and one during the night for local people who work during the day. You can also attend both sessions. The Group rehearsal will be from 12pm to 5pm, and from 6 pm to 9 pm. There will be a 30-minute break between each rehearsal session. This will be an all-day section for everyone to rehearse together as a group, under the direction of Mestre Curtis Pierre and his Directors.

The daytime 12:15pm to 5pm, and the night time sessions are from 6pm to 9pm the rehearsal section is for everyone: Bateria (drummers) and Passistas (dancers).

New Orleans Brass Band Musicians
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Annunciation Recreation Center 800 Race St. New Orleans Louisiana 70130
New Orleans Brass Band Musicians

Wednesday Night Rehearsal Session

NOTE: There will be two rehearsal sessions. One during the day for out-of-town visitors and one during the night for local people who work during the day. You can also attend both sessions. The Group rehearsal will be from 12pm to 5pm, and from 6 pm to 9 pm. There will be a 30-minute break between each rehearsal session. This will be an all-day section for everyone to rehearse together as a group, under the direction of Mestre Curtis Pierre and his Directors.

The daytime 12:15pm to 5pm, and the night time sessions are from 6pm to 9pm the rehearsal section is for everyone: Bateria (drummers) and Passistas (dancers). The drummers will be assigned to their instrument sections. Dancers will be divided into three groups: Samba Dancer sections A, B, and C. Section A will represent the professional Samba dancers. Section B will be the non-professional Samba dancers. Section C will represent the animal section, which will be divided into six groups according to the name of the animal costume they have. In the second half of rehearsal, everyone will rehearse as a group.

Wednesday Night, February 3, extra practice for anyone(not mandatory), only if necessary - Special Class - Group sessions, private class, last-minute costume adjustments, instrument repair, and other last-minute preparation for both dancers and musicians

Mestre Curtis and Staff
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Annunciation Recreation Center 800 Race St. New Orleans Louisiana 70130
Mestre Curtis and Staff — Mandatory rehearsal 2

Thursday 10 AM to 5 PM two rehearsal sessions

February 4th Mandatory rehearsal

Thursday, from 10am to 12pm, introduction of the Samba instrument rehearsal session. The introduction rehearsal section is for everyone who is considered a beginner player. The introductory of instruments session will be on the percussion section, Plattinella, Tamborim, Reco-reco, Cuica, and Agogo(Agogo quartro boca), and then the drum section. Repequie and Caixa section, Repequie de More, and a Surdo section.

NOTE: There will be two rehearsal sessions. One during the day for out-of-town visitors and one during the night for local people who work during the day. You can also attend both sessions. The Group rehearsal will be from 12pm to 5pm, and from 6 pm to 9 pm. There will be a 30-minute break between each rehearsal session. This will be an all-day section for everyone to rehearse together as a group, under the direction of Mestre Curtis Pierre and his Directors.

Mestre Curtis Pierre
Evening
Annunciation Recreation Center 800 Race St. New Orleans Louisiana 70130
Mestre Curtis Pierre — Special Class - Group sessions, private class last minute costume adjustments

Thursday Night rehearsal sessions

From - 6pm to 9pm the rehearsal section is for everyone Bateria (drummers) and Passistas (dancers). The drummers will be assigned to their instrument sections. Dancers will be divided into three groups: Samba Dancer sections A, B, and C. Section A will represent the professional Samba dancers. Section B will be the non-professional Samba dancers. Section C will represent the animal section, which will be divided into six groups according to the name of the animal costume they have. In the second half of rehearsal, everyone will rehearse as a group.

Thursday Night - Special Class - Group sessions, private class, last-minute costume adjustments, instrument repair, and other last-minute preparation for both dancers and musicians

Mestre Jorge Alabe, Mestre Curtis and Staff
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Annunciation Recreation Center 800 Race St. New Orleans Louisiana 70130
Mestre Jorge Alabe, Mestre Curtis and Staff — Final Mandatory rehearsal 3

Friday 10 AM to 5 PM two rehearsal sessions

February 5 Mandatory rehearsal Friday is a mandatory rehearsal session from 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. Mandatory rehearsal session. This rehearsal section is mandatory for everyone registered for the conference. from 10am to 12pm, introduction of the Samba instrument rehearsal session. The introduction rehearsal section is for everyone who is considered a beginner player. The introductory of instruments session will be on the percussion section, Plattinella, Tamborim, Reco-reco, Cuica, and Agogo(Agogo quartro boca), and then the drum section. Repequie and Caixa section, Repequie de More, and a Surdo section.

NOTE: There will be two rehearsal sessions. One during the day for out-of-town visitors and one during the night for local people who work during the day. You can also attend both sessions. The Group rehearsal will be during the day from 12pm to 5pm, and from 6 pm to 9 pm. There will be a 30-minute break between each rehearsal session. This will be an all-day section for everyone to rehearse together as a group, under the direction of Mestre Curtis Pierre and his Directors.

Mestre Jorge Alabe, Mestre Curtis and Staff
Evening
Annunciation Recreation Center 800 Race St. New Orleans Louisiana 70130
Mestre Jorge Alabe, Mestre Curtis and Staff — Final Mandatory rehearsal 3

Friday Night 6 PM to 9 PM Rehearsal Sessions

February 5 Mandatory rehearsal Thursday from 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. Mandatory rehearsal session. This rehearsal section is mandatory for everyone registered for the conference. This will be an all-day section for everyone to rehearse together as a group, under the direction of Mestre Curtis Pierre and his Directors. The rehearsal will be from 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. There will be a 30-minute break between the 2 rehearsal sessions.

from 10am to 12pm, introduction of the Samba instrument rehearsal session. The introduction rehearsal section is for everyone who is considered a beginner player. The introductory of instruments session will be on the percussion section, Plattinella, Tamborim, Reco-reco, Cuica, and Agogo(Agogo quartro boca), and then the drum section. Repequie and Caixa section, Repequie de More, and a Surdo section.

Saturday Endymion Parade Lineup 2 PM
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Annunciation Recreation Center 800 Race St. New Orleans Louisiana 70130
Saturday Endymion Parade Lineup 2 PM — Saturday: 2:00 PM Meet at the designated parade location

Saturday Endymion Parade Location Lineup 2 PM

February 6 Endymion Parade Day

There will be a bus supply for transportation. If you are not riding the bus, you should meet on Saturday at 2:30 PM at the designated parade location. The Endymion Parade Lines up at Marconi drive and city Park Drive. Locate it at New Orleans City Park. As a parade unit, we should meet 2 1/2 hours before the starting time of the parade. Our location within the Endymion Parade will be announced at the final rehearsal.

  • You will be responsible for your transportation to and from the parade and rehearsals
  • Saturday Endymion Parade Location Lineup 2 PM near Marconi Drive in City Park Avenue, we will be located behind the Grand Marshal or TBA, and will begin arriving at 2 o’clock at ( 5:00 PM Endymion parade will begin. The route from City Park to the Superdome will be. City Park Drive to Carrollton Avenue, turn right on Carrollton Avenue, and in turn left on Canal Street. Continue on Canal Street to the downtown area and turn right on Saint Charles Avenue we will then go to Podyras Street and finish at the New Orleans Superdome
  • There will be at least 1 one to 2 two Casa Samba facilitators for each of the 3 dance sections.
  • The Samba percussion band(Bateria) received Instruments from the equipment truck.
  • No one will be allowed to parade without a costume or a Casa Samba support T-shirt.

Purchase your Mardi Gras Brazil Carnaval Conference 2027 position

Flexible pricing with no surprises

Professional Samba dancers

$75.00
  • Open position Limited to 25 professional level samba dancers
  • Friday the 5th is a mandatory rehearsal for everyone. All registered Guest are required to complete (2)two rehearsals in order to participate in the parade
  • Juice, Coffee/Snacks during the break
  • Printed Info Metarials
  • 4 Day Workshop
  • registration includes Free passes for nights performances
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The next section is the zoo animal section

$100
  • Open position it will be six groups of animal sections each group will be limited to 35 people per section
  • Friday the 5th is a mandatory rehearsal for everyone. All registered Guest are required to complete (2)two rehearsals in order to participate in the parade
  • Free Coffee/Snacks during the break
  • Printed Info Metarials
  • 4 Day Workshop
  • registration includes Free passes for nights performances
Register Here

The next section is the zoo animal sectio for Students

$75
  • Open position it will be six groups of animal sections each group will be limited to 35 people per section
  • Friday the 5th is a mandatory rehearsal for everyone. All registered Guest are required to complete (2)two rehearsals in order to participate in the parade
  • Free Coffee/Snacks during the break
  • Printed Info Metarials
  • 4 Day Workshop
  • registration includes Free passes for nights performances
Register Here

Non professional Samba dancers

$100
  • Open position Limited to 25 Non-professional level samba dancers
  • Friday the 5th is a mandatory rehearsal for everyone. All registered Guest are required to complete (2)two rehearsals in order to participate in the parade
  • Free Coffee/Snacks during the break
  • Printed Info Metarials
  • NEW ! 4 Days and 4 Nights Workshop
  • registration includes Free passes for nights performance
Register Here

Casa Samba's Directors and staff section (only pre-approval by Mestre Curtis Pierre)

$0.00
  • Open position
  • Friday the 4 and 5th is a mandatory rehearsal for everyone. All registered Guest are required to complete (2)two rehearsals in order to participate in the parade
  • Free Coffee/Snacks during the break
  • Printed Info Metarials
  • 4 Day Workshop
  • registration includes Free passes for nights performances
Register Here
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Bateria (Samba Drummers)

$350
  • Open position Limited to 60 Samba drummers you will be placed in the Bateria according to your skill level
  • Friday the 5th is a mandatory rehearsal for everyone. All registered Guest are required to complete (2)two rehearsals in order to participate in the parade
  • Free Coffee/Snacks during the break
  • Printed Info Metarials
  • 4 Day Workshop
  • registration includes Free passes for nights performances
  • You be able to take your costume Home
Register Here

Pay Per Day and Night Bateria (Samba Drummers) minimum requirement of 2 Days

$70
  • Open position Limited to 60 Samba drummers you will be placed in the Bateria according to your skill level
  • Friday the 4 and 5th is a mandatory rehearsal for everyone in the Bateria. All registered Guest are required to complete (2)two rehearsals in order to participate in the parade
  • Free Coffee/Snacks during the break
  • Printed Info Metarials
  • 4 Night Dumming Workshop
  • registration includes Free passes for nights performances
  • You be able to take your costume Home
Register Here

Pay Per Day and Night for Passistas (Samba Dancers) minimum requirement of 2 Days

$30
  • Open position Limited to 60 Samba drummers you will be placed in the Bateria according to your skill level
  • Friday the 4 and 5th is a mandatory rehearsal for everyone in the Bateria. All registered Guest are required to complete (2)two rehearsals in order to participate in the parade
  • Free Coffee/Snacks during the break
  • Printed Info Metarials
  • 4 Night Dumming Workshop
  • registration includes Free passes for nights performances
  • You be able to take your costume Home
Register Here

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Register for Mardi Gras Brazil Carnaval Conference 2027

Lock into Mardi Gras Brazil Carnaval Conference 2027. A limited number of positions for all categories professional dancers 25, non-professional dancers 25, Drummers (Bateria) 60. Drummer’s costumes will be handmade by Mestre Curtis and Casa Samba are now available for $350 but only 60 people. The animal section is limited to 200 people. We have a strict limit of 300 people that can participate with in the Endymion parade with Casa Samba. Pre-register now and we’ll contact you with more details when it’s time to complete your registration

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What people are saying about the First Mardi Gras Brazil Carnaval Conference 2027

“Experience the Magic: Join the First-Ever New Orleans Mardi Gras Brazil Carnaval Conference and Parade!”

Dana Leon
Dana Leon
Afro-Brazilian Dancer, Fashion designer, and performer

“I'm proud to be one of the sponsors the inaugural New Orleans Mardi Gras Brazil Carnaval conference, offering five days of training leading up to the spectacular Endymion Parade. Join Casa Samba for this historic event and seize the priceless opportunity to participate in the largest parade in New Orleans. While watching the parade is an incredible experience, being in the parade is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Don't miss out - you have to be there! Experience the excitement by participating in the New Orleans Mardi Gras Brazil Carnaval Conference!”

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“Experience the Excitement: Join the First-Ever New Orleans Mardi Gras Brazil Carnaval Conference and Parade with Escola de Samba Casa Samba! I can't wait to do this.”

Roberta Santiago
Roberta Santiago
SEO Manager UPS New York

“I always wanted to go to New Orleans, but never really had the time I am also a retired drummer. But my drumming chops are still in good standings. I am definitely going to New Orleans and be a part of this epic event”

Alex Gomez
Alex Gomez
Vice President Company Limousines to Go LLC.

Latest News: partnership establish by Casa Samba and Academico Escola de Samba Salgueiro.

CREATION OF THE EMBASSY OF THE GRÊMIO RECREATIVO ESCOLA DE SAMBA ACADÊMICOS DO SALGUEIRO IN INTERNATIONAL TERRITORY Escola de Samba Casa Samba ( ano de criação) Introduction The Grêmio Recreativo Escola de Samba Acadêmicos do Salgueiro was founded on March 5, 1953 and is one of the most important carnival groups in Rio de Janeiro. The school is one of the most traditional, having won nine titles in the Special Group. Salgueiro is a samba school with a strong sense of community and a rich history. The school has become a symbol of cultural resistance, innovation and creativity by raising the profile of black protagonists and characters read more....

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Partners/Sponsors

A huge thanks to all our amazing partners. We couldn’t have a conference without you!

NORD
Salgueiro
Casa Samba
ETC
Arts Council
AWS

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If your company is interested in sponsoring Mardi Gras Brazil Carnaval Conference 2027 this year, we’d love to hear from you. Send us a quick email and we’ll get right back to you with some more information and our sponsorship brochure

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Possible location Gernon Brown Recreation Center

Possible Location that the conference will be held. This location is subject to change.

This is a possible location. If the location is change you will be sent an email on the new address and location

800 Race Annunciation Recreation Center
This is a New Orleans recreation center it is a very secure area.
Phone: 504-236-7479
Location phone number: 504-658-3095

Transport

Our venue is a 14-minute drive from downtown. Street-car railway runs from the downtown CBD to the city park. The trolley car makes frequent runs on this route.

Parking

Parking can be tricky and expensive in New Orleans. Make sure you or not in a two away soon. Because of the high amount of parking space needed, you will be towed away immediately.

Places To Stay

Make the most of your visit and stay the night. If you want to be super near the conference venue then you would be subject to a high traffic area for going in and out during the week Carnaval. I suggest staying in the outer then that’s wise uptown further out of the city lower the prices. Options or Metairie, Kenner, or New Orleans West Bank. You will have to cross the bridge but the BrB & hotel prices are much cheaper.

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