Brazilian Carnavals hit Tucson, twice on one weekend

Zerai’s International Bar is a family-owned Ethiopian establishment on Broadway Blvd. on Feb. 12, 2026.

For one week in Brazil, there is always a Carnaval celebration, which kicks off on the first Friday before Ash Wednesday.

“Carnaval is part of the Brazilian history. It comes from the 19th century when the former enslaved people start organizing their own carnaval and little by little became institutionalized,” said Dr. Katia Bezerra…

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