Five days of training culminating into the biggest parade in New Orleans Endymion Parade. Come and be a part of this historic event.
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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 2026. 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 9 to February 14th. 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 2025 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 performances - Monday and Tuesday featuring New Orleans and Brazilian cultural performances
Costume fitting - Friday the 13th for inspection, distribution of costumes, and information and credentials
Endymion Parade - Saturday February 14th 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
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.
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.

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
Auditions and rehearsals
Auditions and rehearsals
Monday night, February 9
Monday 7 PM to 8:30 PM
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 handmade Ancestral Percussion String Orchestra
Auditions and rehearsals
February 10
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.
Director of the Bateria
Tuesday Night, Bomani Pierre and Jason Marsalis, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM Mestre Curtis Pierre Presents An evening with Master Drummers of New Orleans
The Young Master drummer of New Orleans, Jason Marsalis 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 Honey Banister. Don't miss this cultural update performance and a great jam session after the performance.

*All attendees must have conference Nametags No guests.
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Mandatory rehearsal 1
February 11 Mandatory rehearsal
Wednesday, 10 am to 4 PM 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 10:00 to 4:00. There will be a 30-minute break between the 2 rehearsal sessions.
Wednesday Night, February 11, 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
Mandatory rehearsal 2
February 12th Mandatory rehearsal
Thursday is a mandatory rehearsal session from 10 am to 5 p.m. 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 10:00 to 5:00. There will be a 30-minute break between the 2 rehearsal sessions.
Special Class - Group sessions, private class last minute costume adjustments
Thursday Night - Special Class - Group sessions, private class, last-minute costume adjustments, instrument repair, and other last-minute preparation for both dancers and musicians
Final Mandatory rehearsal 3
February 13 Mandatory rehearsal Thursday is a mandatory rehearsal session from 10 A.M. to 4 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.
Saturday:2:00 PM Meet at the designated parade location
February 14 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.

Auditions and rehearsals
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Auditions and rehearsals
February 10
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.
Director of the Bateria
Tuesday Night, Bomani Pierre and Jason Marsalis, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM Mestre Curtis Pierre Presents An evening with Master Drummers of New Orleans
The Young Master drummer of New Orleans, Jason Marsalis 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 Honey Banister. Don't miss this cultural update performance and a great jam session after the performance.

*All attendees must have conference Nametags No guests.
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Mandatory rehearsal 1
February 11 Mandatory rehearsal
Wednesday, 10 am to 4 PM 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 10:00 to 4:00. There will be a 30-minute break between the 2 rehearsal sessions.
Wednesday Night, February 11, 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
Mandatory rehearsal 2
February 12th Mandatory rehearsal
Thursday is a mandatory rehearsal session from 10 am to 5 p.m. 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 10:00 to 5:00. There will be a 30-minute break between the 2 rehearsal sessions.
Special Class - Group sessions, private class last minute costume adjustments
Thursday Night - Special Class - Group sessions, private class, last-minute costume adjustments, instrument repair, and other last-minute preparation for both dancers and musicians
Final Mandatory rehearsal 3
February 13 Mandatory rehearsal Thursday is a mandatory rehearsal session from 10 A.M. to 4 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.
Saturday:2:00 PM Meet at the designated parade location
February 14 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.

Auditions and rehearsals
Auditions and rehearsals
February 10
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.
Director of the Bateria
Tuesday Night, Bomani Pierre and Jason Marsalis, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM Mestre Curtis Pierre Presents An evening with Master Drummers of New Orleans
The Young Master drummer of New Orleans, Jason Marsalis 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 Honey Banister. Don't miss this cultural update performance and a great jam session after the performance.

*All attendees must have conference Nametags No guests.
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Mandatory rehearsal 1
February 11 Mandatory rehearsal
Wednesday, 10 am to 4 PM 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 10:00 to 4:00. There will be a 30-minute break between the 2 rehearsal sessions.
Wednesday Night, February 11, 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
Mandatory rehearsal 2
February 12th Mandatory rehearsal
Thursday is a mandatory rehearsal session from 10 am to 5 p.m. 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 10:00 to 5:00. There will be a 30-minute break between the 2 rehearsal sessions.
Director of the Bateria
Wednesday Night concerts 7 PM to 8:30 PM, TBA
Special Class - Group sessions, private class last minute costume adjustments
Thursday Night - Special Class - Group sessions, private class, last-minute costume adjustments, instrument repair, and other last-minute preparation for both dancers and musicians
Final Mandatory rehearsal 3
February 13 Mandatory rehearsal Thursday is a mandatory rehearsal session from 10 A.M. to 4 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.
Saturday:2:00 PM Meet at the designated parade location
February 14 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.

Auditions and rehearsals
Auditions and rehearsals
February 10
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.
Director of the Bateria
Tuesday Night, Bomani Pierre and Jason Marsalis, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM Mestre Curtis Pierre Presents An evening with Master Drummers of New Orleans
The Young Master drummer of New Orleans, Jason Marsalis 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 Honey Banister. Don't miss this cultural update performance and a great jam session after the performance.

*All attendees must have conference Nametags No guests.
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Mandatory rehearsal 1
February 11 Mandatory rehearsal
Wednesday, 10 am to 4 PM 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 10:00 to 4:00. There will be a 30-minute break between the 2 rehearsal sessions.
Wednesday Night, February 11, 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
Mandatory rehearsal 2
February 12th Mandatory rehearsal
Thursday is a mandatory rehearsal session from 10 am to 5 p.m. 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 10:00 to 5:00. There will be a 30-minute break between the 2 rehearsal sessions.
Special Class - Group sessions, private class last minute costume adjustments
Thursday Night - Special Class - Group sessions, private class, last-minute costume adjustments, instrument repair, and other last-minute preparation for both dancers and musicians
Final Mandatory rehearsal 3
February 13 Mandatory rehearsal Thursday is a mandatory rehearsal session from 10 A.M. to 4 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.
Saturday:2:00 PM Meet at the designated parade location
February 14 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.

Auditions and rehearsals
Auditions and rehearsals
February 10
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.
Director of the Bateria
Tuesday Night, Bomani Pierre and Jason Marsalis, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM Mestre Curtis Pierre Presents An evening with Master Drummers of New Orleans
The Young Master drummer of New Orleans, Jason Marsalis 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 Honey Banister. Don't miss this cultural update performance and a great jam session after the performance.

*All attendees must have conference Nametags No guests.
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Mandatory rehearsal 1
February 11 Mandatory rehearsal
Wednesday, 10 am to 4 PM 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 10:00 to 4:00. There will be a 30-minute break between the 2 rehearsal sessions.
Wednesday Night, February 11, 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
Mandatory rehearsal 2
February 12th Mandatory rehearsal
Thursday is a mandatory rehearsal session from 10 am to 5 p.m. 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 10:00 to 5:00. There will be a 30-minute break between the 2 rehearsal sessions.
Special Class - Group sessions, private class last minute costume adjustments
Thursday Night - Special Class - Group sessions, private class, last-minute costume adjustments, instrument repair, and other last-minute preparation for both dancers and musicians
Final Mandatory rehearsal 3
February 13 Mandatory rehearsal Thursday is a mandatory rehearsal session from 10 A.M. to 4 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.
Saturday:2:00 PM Meet at the designated parade location
February 14 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.

Director of the Bateria
Tuesday Night, Bomani Pierre and Jason Marsalis, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM Mestre Curtis Pierre Presents An evening with Master Drummers of New Orleans
The Young Master drummer of New Orleans, Jason Marsalis 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 Honey Banister. Don't miss this cultural update performance and a great jam session after the performance.

*All attendees must have conference Nametags No guests.
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Mandatory rehearsal 1
February 11 Mandatory rehearsal
Wednesday, 10 am to 4 PM 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 10:00 to 4:00. There will be a 30-minute break between the 2 rehearsal sessions.
Wednesday Night, February 11, 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
Mandatory rehearsal 2
February 12th Mandatory rehearsal
Thursday is a mandatory rehearsal session from 10 am to 5 p.m. 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 10:00 to 5:00. There will be a 30-minute break between the 2 rehearsal sessions.
Special Class - Group sessions, private class last minute costume adjustments
Thursday Night - Special Class - Group sessions, private class, last-minute costume adjustments, instrument repair, and other last-minute preparation for both dancers and musicians
Final Mandatory rehearsal 3
February 13 Mandatory rehearsal Thursday is a mandatory rehearsal session from 10 A.M. to 4 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.
Saturday:2:00 PM Meet at the designated parade location
February 14 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.

World renowned Afro Brazilian and New Orleans cultural leaders
Master Jazz drummer and performer Jason Marsalis. He will do a lecture/demo on the roots of jazz music.
The first Afro Brasilian dance specialist of New Orleans she will speak on the 30 years of teaching Afro-Brasilian dance and the struggles, rewards, and benefits. Professora Carolyn will also speak about the relationship of our city and synchronization of the two Carnaval cities.
The New Orleans Ambassador on Afro-Brasilian culture. Founder and Director of the first school samba in Louisiana and some parts of the southern region. He is a native Master Percussionist Born and raised in New Orleans and Mestre will be speaking on the evolution of the hand drum rhythms of New Orleans. He will introduce to the world his newest New Orleans base conga rhythm called Fish.
Background Honey's mother, Big Queen Ledell Banister, is also a member of the Creole Wild West tribe, and she got Honey involved when he was six years old. His father, Irving Banister Sr., was a guitarist who played with artists like Danny White, Eddie Bo, and Allen Toussaint. * Band Honey is the frontman of the Grammy-nominated Mardi Gras Indian funk band Cha Wa. The band has released three albums, including Funk n Feathers (2016), Spyboy (2018), and My People (2021). Spyboy was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2018, and My People was nominated in 2021. Performance style Honey is known for wearing traditional Mardi Gras Indian clothing, including intricately designed headdresses, during performances
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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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Lock into Mardi Gras Brazil Carnaval Conference 2025. 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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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
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 can be tricky and expensive in New Orleans. Your best option is to use the SecureParking. 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.
Make the most of your visit and stay the night. If you want to be super near the conference venue then you 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. Or you could find a unique experience via AirBnB.