Highly anticipated Laois summer festival makes exciting announcement

A Laois Brazil support association is gearing up to stage the return of their annual summer festival.

LABRAS (Laois Brazilian Support Association) is delighted to bring Festa Junina back to Portlaoise on Saturday, 11 July.

Following the success of last year's event, organisers have promised that this year's celebration will be bigger than ever, with more food vendors, live music, children's activities and an extra hour of festivities.

Inspired by one of Brazil's most popular cultural traditions, Festa Junina is a colourful family event open to everyone, regardless of nationality or background.

“Festa Junina is a great event because not only it is the second biggest festival in Brazil, but also it has entertainment for everyone: free games and prizes for children, free live traditional Brazilian forró Band performance, and a variety of traditional and local food being sold at the venue,” LABRAS member Cassia O’Neill told the Leinster Express / Laois Live.

“This is a free community led event fully organised by volunteers, so we hope everyone join us and have fun. No matter where you come from, you are all welcome!” Ms O’Neill said.

The event offers a fantastic day out for local families, with free admission, games and activities for children, delicious food, live entertainment and plenty of opportunities to experience Brazilian culture in a fun and welcoming atmosphere.

Whether you're looking to try something new, enjoy great food or simply spend an afternoon with family and friends, everyone is invited to join the celebrations.

There will be live ‘forró’ music from Trio Forrosteiros, with square dance and a raffle.

The festival is organised by LABRAS with support from Laois Partnership Company, Laois Volunteer Centre, Laois County Council, the Brazil Ireland Chamber of Commerce (BICC), the Embassy of Brazil, Dublin and Carito MC.

Join organisers at Music Generation Laois (R32 Y074) on Saturday July 11 from 2pm to 6pm!