Jokers - Rio Carnival: Festival of Feathers - 2026 Fancy Brigade Competition

Описание: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — a city famous for its vibrant culture, breathtaking landscapes, and world -renowned celebrations — comes alive in the heart of Philadelphia as the Jokers NYA proudly present their 2026 performance, Rio Carnival: Festival of Feathers. The Jokers NYA invite you to journey to the very heart and soul of Rio, where Carnival is more than a celebration — it’s a way of life. Steeped in deep -rooted traditions of music, dance, and dazzling pageantry, Carnival embodies the rhythm of samba, the pu lse of the people, and the unbreakable spirit of joy that fills the streets.

Prepare to be immersed in a whirlwind of color and movement as elaborate feathered costumes shimmer beneath the lights, each symbolizing the beauty, passion, and energy of Rio itself. With every CONGA beat and sway of the dancers, the Jokers transform the stage into a living, breathing celebration of culture — a Festival of Feathers that soars with the magic of Brazil’s
most cherished tradition .


Our Theme for 2026 is designated as an Ethic theme, in which we have taking all the appropriate steps to ensure we celebrate and represent that culture with the upmost respect. We have worked with a representative from Project Capoeira who reviewed our entire presentation and helped us set expectations on how to best represent
the culture and heritage as not to insult or degrade .

Captain: David Josaphouitch
Brigade Prize: 4th Place
Captain Prize: 6th Place