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The Nation’s Largest Latino Festival

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COUNTRY OF HONOR 2026: BRAZIL

COUNTRY of the YEAR!

FIESTA DC 2026

Because We Have Sazon

Because We Have FLAVOR


FESTIVAL & PARADE
 SEPTEMBER 26 & 27
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Come celebrate Brazil Independence Day with the Brazil Fiesta DC Delegation and Vavá United School of Samba for a special evening at El Mercat Bar de Tapas, a Brazilian-owned restaurant. Live samba bateria, passistas, dance, and joy — celebrating Brazil as Fiesta DC 2026's Country of Honor. Date: Thursday, September 10, 2026 Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Location: El Mercat Bar de Tapas, Westpost National Landing (Former Pentagon City Row), 1301 South Joyce Street, Arlington, VA Cover charge: $10 per person Parking: Available throughout the Pentagon City Mall area, a short walk from El Mercat. Uber/Drop-off: DSW is a convenient drop-off point.
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🇧🇷 Brazil Independence Day Celebration

  • Join Brazil Fiesta DC and Vavá United School of Samba for a special evening celebrating Brazil — Fiesta DC 2026’s Country of Honor. Thursday, September 10, 2026 · 7:00–10:00 PM · El Mercat Bar de Tapas, Arlington, VA.
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The Nation's Largest Latino Festival

Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and flavors of Latin America. 

Discover authentic culinary delights, explore handcrafted art, and be captivated by live performances. 

Every corner brims with the energy of Latino music and dance.

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GUINNESS WORLD RECORD

We made history with the Mega Pupusa 2024! Thanks to the Washington, DC community, we set the Guinness World Record together — 3,700+ pounds of ingredients, 500+ volunteers, millions of media impressions.

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2026 THEME

Sports Across the Americas

Fiesta DC 2026 celebrates the power of sports to unite communities— honoring teamwork, perseverance, wellness, and cultural pride across Latin America.

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By the Numbers

  • • 56 years of history
  • • 20+ nations represented
  • • Guinness World Record holder — Largest Pupusa
  • • 900,000+ Latino residents across the DMV
  • • 2026 Country of Honor: Brazil
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Miss & Mr Fiesta DC 2026

  • A celebration of our people, our culture, our future. Thursday, September 24, 2026 · Doors open 5:30 PM, show begins 6:30 PM · Lincoln Theatre, 1215 U Street NW, Washington, DC · Free event.
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