Brazilian Carnaval on Mission Bay

Super fun event that showcased the food, music, and dances of Brazil in the beach area of the Bahia Hotel. It’s only on Thursday evenings during the summer, and this was the last event of the year. If you want good seats, get there early since it’s first come first serve. A choice of beer or the Caipirinha, the traditional cocktail beverage of Brazil is offered with each ticket you purchase. The Caipirinha tasted a lot like like a mojito… We got to take pictures with a couple dancers before the show started. Food is served buffet style from 6:30−8pm. There’s also a kids buffet consisting of fruits and some grilled steak. Some specialties for the adults include the traditional Picanha Churrasco (skewered beef barbecued with special seasonings), calamari salad, Brazilian rice, beer-​marinated chicken and other regional specialties. Flan and assorted traditional pastries were offered when it was time for dessert. There was also a station where you can get coffee or hot chocolate and unlimited marshmallows! I was full even though I didn’t eat very much. If you’re brave, you can participate in the dances on stage. Overall, I had a great time!

Fun Event.
–park for free at Bahia Hotel
–check in to the event and take any unreserved seat at the beach area of the Brazilian Carnaval
–food is pretty good, even though not a lot of choices
–a few exotic animals shown
–performance by Brazilian artists
–voluntary participation
Notes:
–wear flip flops or something of that sort, because you will be walking on the sand
–bring a jacket, as San Diego is pretty cold after sunset.
Overall, a nicely put event. I enjoyed it.
However, is it worth $ 50/​person? I’m not sure. If you don’t pay a retail price for it, it is well worth it.