Kissimmee City Hall in Florida held an official ceremony on September 9, 2026, to deliver the proclamation declaring September 7, Brazil's Independence Day, as "Brazilian Day" in the city. The document was signed by Commissioner-Mayor Jackie Espinosa and City Manager Mike Steigerwald.
The proclamation recognizes the Brazilian and Brazilian-American community of Kissimmee as "vibrant and growing," highlighting that their families, entrepreneurs, professionals, and leaders contribute significantly to the city's economic, cultural, and social fabric. The text also acknowledges the role of Brazilian businesses in the local economy, citing investments, job creation, and revitalization of commercial spaces.
The document was received by businessman Luca Martins, owner of Nosso Quintal restaurant, and the Brazilian Consul General in Orlando, João Lucas Quental Novaes de Almeida. Following the ceremony at City Hall, attendees proceeded to a reception at Nosso Quintal restaurant, which gathered guests from the local Brazilian community, including Vanessa Caetano Salmeron, Director of Network and Relations at ABI Inter.
The proclamation invites all residents, businesses, and visitors to celebrate Brazilian culture, heritage, entrepreneurship, and community, also recognizing the community's contribution through traditions, cuisine, music, arts, and a strong spirit of family and community.
