This event is in the past.It took place on September 12, 2026 at Dia Beacon.

Fine Arts Exhibition
Parangolé Parade 1
Parangolé Parade 2
Parangolé Parade 3

Parangolé Parade

September 12 at 1pm

At Dia Beacon

Beacon

🎨"The viewer wears the cape, which is formed by layers
🥁Batalá New York is an all-womxn, Black-led percussion ensemble
✨Capes reveal hidden layers as you move or dance

Celebrate the participatory art of Hélio Oiticica with a vibrant parade through the museum. Wear a colorful parangolé cape and join the procession led by the percussion ensemble Batalá New York.

Participatory art
Afro-Brazilian music
Samba reggae
Museum parade

Batalá New York

Black-led all-womxn percussion ensemble, Afro-Brazilian samba reggae

Headliner


Batalá New York is an all-womxn, Black‑led percussion ensemble known for high‑energy performances of samba reggae. They lead the Parangolé Parade at Dia Beacon, providing the live music that drives the procession through the museum galleries and into the West Garden.