Feb 9 • 14:24 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

'Best Monday in the World': check out everything you need to know about the pre-carnival event in Salvador

The event known as 'Best Monday in the World', led by the singer Xanddy Harmonia, is set to take place in Salvador as part of the city's pre-carnival festivities.

The annual pre-carnival event dubbed 'Best Monday in the World' is scheduled for the evening of February 9 in Salvador, Brazil, and is spearheaded by the popular artist Xanddy Harmonia. Taking place along the Orlando Tapajós circuit, specifically in the Ondina-Barra stretch, the event is expected to gather thousands of festival-goers who will enjoy a blend of summer hits, career-defining songs, and traditional baiano rhythms. The gathering reflects Salvador's vibrant carnival culture, fostering community spirit and boosting local festivities.

As the event draws closer, organizers anticipate an influx of attendees, necessitating significant alterations to the region's traffic patterns. Starting in the afternoon, roads in the vicinity of the Orlando Tapajós circuit will be progressively closed to accommodate the flow of participants and ensure safety. The main focus is on the busy avenues of Oceânica and Sete de Setembro, which will be affected moving toward the Barra-Ondina direction, aligning with the movement of the electric trio—an essential feature of Brazilian carnival celebrations.

This event marks the third consecutive year that Salvador has hosted the 'Best Monday in the World' as part of its pre-carnival calendar, thus solidifying its role in the lead-up to one of the most significant carnival events in the world. The gathering not only signifies festive spirit but also serves as a considerable promoter of local tourism, with many tourists flocking to the city to partake in the celebrations, showcasing the importance of local cultural events in Brazil's broader socio-economic landscape.

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