Noite de Carnaval: A Celebration of Joy
February 13, 2026
Join us at Grace Cathedral for Noite de Carnaval, an evening inspired by the vibrant traditions of Brazilian Carnaval and our shared vision of a spiritually alive world.
Brazilian Carnaval is a dazzling expression of connection, community, and creativity-a collective celebration that transcends individuality and honors our shared humanity. Through music, dance, and spectacle, it reflects beauty and resilience, hope and possibility, reminding us that joy endures and anything is possible.
At Grace Cathedral, we celebrate with the same spirit-gathering in joy, lifting creative expression, and affirming hope as a force that unites us all.
Be part of this extraordinatry night where art, movement, and community come together in celebration. Purchase tickets to celebrate with us, or become a sponsor and help bring this joyful, transformative experience to life.
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Visionary
William J. Bennington
Ann Schmitt
Wellington D. Watters
Dreamer
Robert H. Beadle
Robert J. Brown and Avery L. Hansen
Tobias S. Keller
Lily M. Bowles Leo
Elizabeth B. Lewis
Erin McCune
Innovator
Eliza Brown and Hal Candee
Maggie Gunn
Joan Kugler and Paul McCauley
Amy V. Quirk and Michael P. Lehmann
Kenn Sparks
Dr. and Mrs. Bruce Spivey
Beacon
Anonymous 2
Aetos Alternatives Management
AURA, Fever and Moment Factory
John and Carol Berg
Cathedral School for Boys
The Compeans andThe Horsts
Saidah and David Dill
Valerie Crane Dorfman
Episcopal Diocese of California
Mark Grace and Mike Scheu
Gay and Carl Grunfeld
Martha and Michael Helms
Leslie and George Hume
Pitch Johnson
Jill H. Kramer
Noelle Leca and Michael Moradzadeh
Sharyn Pohlman
Pamela and Gregory Scott
Stephen and Jun Sutherland
Diane B. Wilsey
Marco and Bryan Yergovich
This Carnivale Committee is bringing the celebration to Grace!
Robert J. Brown and Erin McCune, Carnivale co-chairs
Anné Jude Anderson
Lily M. Bowles Leo
Art Yeap
Event Creators and Producers
Heather Rice Events, Event Designer
PS Paper
Vanity Portrait Studio
Cathedral Staff
Uniting to support the inclusive mission of Grace Cathedral
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Carnivale is the annual gala of Grace Cathedral, and connects the Grace Cathedral community and influencers in the city with the mission of the cathedral. Carnivale supports the community through our innovative, spiritual offerings, our passion for inclusive arts and culture, and doing the work of social justice.
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