Macy's Mid-Atlantic Stores Present Brasil: A Magical Journey! May 19, 2012

Macy's Garden State Plaza
1 Garden State Plaza. Paramus, NJ 07652
When: May 19, 2012

12:00PM
Take a magical journey to Brasil! Join Macy's for exciting Brasilian inspired activities throughout the store starting at 12:00pm!

2:00PM
Swim Department: Join Macy's for an informal Swim fashion show, accompanied by live Brasilian drummers and Samba performances from Samba New York! Plus, with any $50 Swim or Impulse purchase, you'll get to design your own beach kanga!*

3:00PM
Kid's Department: Bring the kids for a Brasilian Carnaval celebration with Carnaval inspired mask making and Brasilian shaker give-a-ways. Plus, with any $50 Kid's purchase, receive a copy of PUTUMAYO KIDS PRESENT: BRAZILIAN PLAYGROUND!*

3:00PM
Cosmetics Department: Celebrate the sounds of Brasil with special music and dance performances by Nego Gato, including Samba, Capoeria, and Live Percussion. Pick up a Music Passport and visit the Macy's DJs throughout the store playing Brasilian music from every region. Get your passport stamped at all 4 regions, and receive a special Brasilian music sampler CD.

4:00PM
Men's Department: Catch a special Capoeria performance by the Afro Brazilian Cultural Center of NJ.

For more info: bit.ly/MacysMABrasil

About O Mercado:
Shop “O Mercado, the Market at Macy’s” and experience the fun and festive atmosphere of Brazil! Featuring a variety of merchandise categories, including fashion, home, beauty and accessories, all items have been selected to create an inviting main floor environment in approximately 300 Macy’s stores. With prices starting at $5, "O Mercado" shops will carry approximately 100 exclusive items, giving Macy's customers the opportunity to experience a broad array of the distinctive spirit of Brazilian culture. Additionally, through a partnership with The Nature Conservancy (nature.org), one of the world’s leading global conservation organizations, Macy’s will also help raise funds to protect the Brazilian Amazon Rainforest. With this partnership, Macy’s goal is to generate awareness of the topic and raise funds by donating 10 percent of the sale price of every product sold within “O Mercado, the Market at Macy’s” from April 22 through July 15 to The Nature Conservancy.

About Macy's:
Macy's, the largest retail brand of Macy's, Inc., delivers fashion and affordable luxury to customers at more than 800 locations in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam. Macy's stores and macys.com offer distinctive assortments including the most desired family of exclusive and fashion brands for him, her and home. Macy's is known for epic events like Macy's 4th of July Fireworks® and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade®, as well as spectacular fashion shows, culinary events, flower shows and celebrity appearances. Building on a 150-year tradition, Macy's helps strengthen communities by supporting local and national charities that make a difference in the lives of our customers.