Feb 17 • 19:00 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Léo Santana confirms participation in the parade this Ash Wednesday (18)

Singer Léo Santana will perform in the traditional parade on Ash Wednesday, marking the end of Salvador's Carnival.

Léo Santana, a prominent Brazilian singer, has confirmed his participation in the traditional parade on Ash Wednesday, which is set to take place in Salvador, Bahia. This event marks the conclusion of Salvador's Carnival celebrations, widely considered one of the largest street festivals in the world. Santana will take the stage at 10 AM in a cord-free trio, a format that allows for a more engaging experience with the crowd as they celebrate the end of the Carnaval season. The singer has already made a substantial impact during this year's Carnival by performing on four separate days. His block, known as Bloco Vem Com o Gigante, has been drawing large crowds, and Santana has expressed his enthusiasm for the festival. “We had a beautiful and very special Carnaval, and as is tradition, on Ash Wednesday we will celebrate together with the crowd and enjoy the last moments of this festival that we love so much!” he stated, highlighting the community spirit of the event. Apart from Santana, the Ash Wednesday parade will feature other notable artists such as Carlinhos Brown and Tony Sale. This celebration not only marks the end of the Carnival festivities but also reinforces the cultural significance of music and performance in Brazilian society, particularly in Salvador, where Carnival serves as a vital expression of identity and joy for the local community.

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