BrazilFest is as much an opportunity for Brazilians to reconnect with their roots as it is to educate North Americans about their culture. It is a "one-stop cultural trip to experience the richness and energy of the Brazilian people through dance, food and festival. It is a day for our community to get together and celebrate", says Vice-President/Co-Founder Arilda de Oliveira.
BrazilFest marks this year with the theme 'Building for a bigger and better future' to reflect its being en route to becoming "an alpha festival" in Canada (Antonio G. Scisci, festival CEO/Co-Founder). This event offers the experience of a truly authentic Brazilian festival right in your own back yard. It is a platform to display and highlight the best food, talent, art and entertainment from the Brazilian community; and allows Canadian brands to take part, support and present their products or services to this audience. BrazilFest has grown in both size and prestige over the past 9 years, with increasing exposure online, and through print and television media.
The Festival now attracts over 20 0000 people from all age groups. Awards & achievements BrazilFest was voted the Best Outdoor Brazilian Event in Toronto by the Brazilian Top Choice Award Association for 2007, 2008 & 2009. It is also the 2nd most visited Brazilian event in North America behind the Brazilian Independence Day Festival in New York City