Texas gets in on the Carnival scene with the live-music hotbed of Austin hosting the Carnaval Brasileiro on Feb. 20 at the Palmer Events Complex.

Billed as one of the largest Brazilian carnivals outside of Brazil, this annual party has been around since 1975 and features authentic music, drumming, costumes, and plenty of Texas-sized Brazilian fun.

The event costs $35 and organizers say this about your ticket to the event:

You get admission to the best, wildest, craziest party you could ever want to attend. Two live Brazilian bands provide non-stop dance music…come in comfortable shoes, and be ready to dance for five hours straight! And be ready to see some outlandish costumes.

Has anyone attended the event? What are your thoughts?