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Gray Van Wagenen, center, puts on his Portugese Duel Language Immersion program T-shirt before a parade during the 14th annual Utah Brazilian Festival at University Place in Orem on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018.

Gray Van Wagenen, center, puts on his Portugese Duel Language Immersion program T-shirt before a parade during the 14th annual Utah Brazilian Festival at University Place in Orem on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018.

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Samba parade dancers get ready for a parade during the 14th annual Utah Brazilian Festival in Orem on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018.

Samba parade dancers get ready for a parade during the 14th annual Utah Brazilian Festival in Orem on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018.

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Marcelo Gomes, center, along with other dancers from Samba Fogo perform on the stage during the 14th annual Utah Brazilian Festival at University Place in Orem on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018.

Marcelo Gomes, center, along with other dancers from Samba Fogo perform on the stage during the 14th annual Utah Brazilian Festival at University Place in Orem on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018.

Qiling Wang, Deseret News
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One-year-old twins Nico Ferreira and Anaís Ferreira attend the 14th annual Utah Brazilian Festival at University Place in Orem on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018.

One-year-old twins Nico Ferreira and Anaís Ferreira attend the 14th annual Utah Brazilian Festival at University Place in Orem on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018.

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Attendees of the 14th annual Utah Brazilian Festival dance along the music at University Place in Orem on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018.

Attendees of the 14th annual Utah Brazilian Festival dance along the music at University Place in Orem on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018.

Qiling Wang, Deseret News
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Samba dancers from Samba Fogo, a dance company in Salt Lake City, dance along the music during the 14th annual Utah Brazilian Festival at University Place in Orem on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018.

Samba dancers from Samba Fogo, a dance company in Salt Lake City, dance along the music during the 14th annual Utah Brazilian Festival at University Place in Orem on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018.

Qiling Wang, Deseret News
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A performer wearing traditional Brazilian clothes acts in a dance musical during the 14th annual Utah Brazilian Festival at University Place in Orem on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018.

A performer wearing traditional Brazilian clothes acts in a dance musical during the 14th annual Utah Brazilian Festival at University Place in Orem on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018.

Qiling Wang, Deseret News
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Franciane Carr, center left, and Rodrigo Mendes, center right, hold the Brazilian flag during the 14th annual Utah Brazilian Festival at University Place in Orem on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018.

Franciane Carr, center left, and Rodrigo Mendes, center right, hold the Brazilian flag during the 14th annual Utah Brazilian Festival at University Place in Orem on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018.

Qiling Wang, Deseret News
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Attendees of the 14th annual Utah Brazilian Festival dance along the music at University Place in Orem on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018.

Attendees of the 14th annual Utah Brazilian Festival dance along the music at University Place in Orem on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018.

Qiling Wang, Deseret News
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Thousands of people attend the 14th annual Utah Brazilian Festival at University Place in Orem on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018.

Thousands of people attend the 14th annual Utah Brazilian Festival at University Place in Orem on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018.

Qiling Wang, Deseret News
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Franciane Carr, left, dances with her son Breckin Carr, center, during the 14th annual Utah Brazilian Festival at University Place in Orem on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018.

Franciane Carr, left, dances with her son Breckin Carr, center, during the 14th annual Utah Brazilian Festival at University Place in Orem on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018.

Qiling Wang, Deseret News
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Silvia Campos dances with her umbrella during the Samba parade at University Place in Orem on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018.

Silvia Campos dances with her umbrella during the Samba parade at University Place in Orem on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018.

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Celia Samuelson dances along the music during the 14th annual Utah Brazilian Festival at University Place in Orem on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018.

Celia Samuelson dances along the music during the 14th annual Utah Brazilian Festival at University Place in Orem on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018.

Qiling Wang, Deseret News
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Gray Van Wagenen, center, puts on his Portugese Duel Language Immersion program T-shirt before a parade during the 14th annual Utah Brazilian Festival at University Place in Orem on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018.
Samba parade dancers get ready for a parade during the 14th annual Utah Brazilian Festival in Orem on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018.
Marcelo Gomes, center, along with other dancers from Samba Fogo perform on the stage during the 14th annual Utah Brazilian Festival at University Place in Orem on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018.
One-year-old twins Nico Ferreira and Anaís Ferreira attend the 14th annual Utah Brazilian Festival at University Place in Orem on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018.
Attendees of the 14th annual Utah Brazilian Festival dance along the music at University Place in Orem on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018.
Samba dancers from Samba Fogo, a dance company in Salt Lake City, dance along the music during the 14th annual Utah Brazilian Festival at University Place in Orem on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018.
A performer wearing traditional Brazilian clothes acts in a dance musical during the 14th annual Utah Brazilian Festival at University Place in Orem on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018.
Franciane Carr, center left, and Rodrigo Mendes, center right, hold the Brazilian flag during the 14th annual Utah Brazilian Festival at University Place in Orem on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018.
Attendees of the 14th annual Utah Brazilian Festival dance along the music at University Place in Orem on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018.
Thousands of people attend the 14th annual Utah Brazilian Festival at University Place in Orem on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018.
Franciane Carr, left, dances with her son Breckin Carr, center, during the 14th annual Utah Brazilian Festival at University Place in Orem on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018.
Silvia Campos dances with her umbrella during the Samba parade at University Place in Orem on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018.
Celia Samuelson dances along the music during the 14th annual Utah Brazilian Festival at University Place in Orem on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018.

Elaine Costa, center, dances to the music before the Samba Carnival Parade starts during the 14th annual Utah Brazilian Festival at University Place in Orem on Saturday. The free festival celebrates Brazilian heritage and traditions and featured entertainment, dancing, workshops, exhibits and Brazilian cuisine. The festival has previously been held in Salt Lake City.

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