On the Jazz Village North Stage
On the London Brewery Stage
Samba Squad and friends and everyone from the whole world shows up with flasks, lanterns, flashlights, masks, costumes, snacks and noise makers. Samba Squad and Red Pepper Spectacle lead the parade of giant puppets and revelry to celebrate WINTER SOLSTICE, culminating in a huge bonfire in Alexander Park. Mad dancing and horns.
8 PM: Doors open
9:30: Afro-Cuban dance lesson with Sarita Leyva and Seis Manos Bata
10:30-12 SAMBA SQUAD with Special Guests
$10 before 10 PM $15 after
Parade ending at Trinity Commons Pub, 303 Augusta Ave., Kensington Market. RICK LAZAR leads Samba Squad in a parade through Kensington Market, ends at the pub, then leads the MONTUNO POLICE, Rick’s 7-piece global jazz septet in a soaring, exciting one-hour set.
Big Street Festival with multiple stages, 3-days of fun!
