One of the first things I noticed upon moving to Austin is the proclivity for dress up parties.
In New York, any costume you wear you have to wear on the subway, which is probably why people end up just going pantsless.
Carnaval Brasileiro is a popular event that happens during the “coldest” time of year in Austin, ironic considering the standard levels of nudity that pass for costumes at the yearly event.
There is a yearly theme. Last year, it was the Wizard of Oz. This year, the theme is Peter Pan. The theme is not overtly stated in any of the website content, but novice Carnaval attendees can be easily distinguished by their lack of theme adherence. [Read more…]