the
favela of acarí is near the acarí river and was originally in an
area with many sugarcane plantations.
the community was established in the 1940. recently, in a
display of community and in the spirit of diversity, the favela
de acarí samba school hosted the first gay pride parade.
the event attracted nearly ten thousand people. this activity is
reflective of what sambas schools all have in common.