Yearly Events

Festa Junina

Festa Junina, also known as Festa de São João, is a traditional festival that happens at the beginning of June. It is a month to commemorate some of the most famous saints for Catholics; Saint Anthony, Saint John the Baptist and Saint Peter. It is also a month honor rain, the harvest season and marital union. It celebrates rural life and features typical clothing, food, dance primarily quadrilha, a type of square dancing.

Festival of Nations

The Festival of Nations is the region’s premier multicultural celebration, featuring over 40 ethnic food booths, non-stop dance and music, arts and crafts, and an international bazaar with unique gifts from around the world.  Join us in Tower Grove Park for the 

Independence Day

Join us for our Green and Yellow bike ride followed by a picnic and BBQ in celebration of Independence Day

History: On 7th September 1822, Prince Pedro, son of Portugal's king, stood near Brazil's Ipiranga River and made an announcement of independence. He tore the Portuguese symbol from his uniform and declared, "By my blood, by my honor, and by God: I will make Brazil free." After that Pedro became the Emperor of Brazil and forced Portuguese forces to leave Brazil. In 1889 Brazil finished its monarchy and became a republic but kept 7th September as its Independence Day. 

Taste of Brazil Dinner

The Taste of Brazil dinner is a community reunion. It happens after the celebration of  Nossa Senhora Aparecida, the Patron on Brazil.  Every year we change the theme of the event, to explore the richness and variate of the Brazilian cosine.