Lagasse’s Stadium Kicks Off “Rio Summer” with Brazilian Dancers

The dancers along with two drummers will begin outside at The Venetian’s Doge Palace, winding their way to The Palazzo lobby and finishing at Lagasse’s Stadium, in time for the televised opening ceremonies, which will be shown on the 9 foot by 16 foot big screen.

Oya Brazil Samba Show created by Daniela Brazil features 3 Brazilian dancers performing Samba in elaborate colorful costumes. The Samba music rhythm has been danced in Brazil since its inception in the late 16^th century and is considered the dance of celebration. Samba is recognized around the world as a symbol of Brazil and considered one of the most popular Brazilian cultural expressions and has become an icon of Brazilian national identity.

Guests can also experience a special Rio Summer food and beverage menu featuring various international-inspired favoritesFrom Brazil to Portugal, Germany to Mexico and more, Aug 5 – 21.

For those seeking a luxurious escape, The Palazzo offers an alluring and elegant resort experience in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip.  Guests enjoy chic all-suite accommodations, world-class shopping, including a flagship Barneys New York, and lavish dining experiences from renowned chefs Mario Batali, Emeril Lagasse and Wolfgang Puck.   Soaring lobbies and atriums open to exclusive resort amenities, including Grand Canal Shoppes, LAVO Casino Club, Azure luxury pool and the famed Canyon Ranch SpaClub.  The resort, which is conveniently connected to The Venetian Las Vegas, features more than 2.25 million square feet of meeting and convention space. For more information, visit palazzo.com, @palazzovegas and facebook.com/palazzolasvegas.  The Palazzo Las Vegas is a property of global integrated resorts developer Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS).