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Bloco do Sargento Pimenta

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Rio de Janeiro, RJSince 1997

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2025· 2 past parades

  • Event details

    February 23rd, 2025

    Gathering
    11:00
    Parade
    12:00
    Dispersal
    15:00
    Gathering
    Ibirapuera - Av. Pedro Álvares Cabral
    Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro
    Dispersal: entre Obelisco e Monumento às Bandeiras
    Route
    Ibirapuera - Av. Pedro Álvares Cabral, entre Obelisco e Monumento às Bandeiras

  • Event details

    March 3rd, 2025

    Gathering
    08:00
    Gathering
    Avenida Infante Dom Henrique, nº 75, Flamengo
    Avenida Infante Dom Henrique, 75, Flamengo, 20021-140

About Bloco do Sargento Pimenta

Bloco do Sargento Pimenta, founded in 2010, is a renowned Carnival bloco from Rio de Janeiro that gained fame for performing Beatles songs in a variety of Brazilian rhythms such as samba, funk, and maracatu. The bloco's name is a tribute to the Beatles album, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. It attracts large crowds during Carnival, with their shows being very popular amongst cariocas and tourists alike. The group usually parades in the Flamengo neighborhood, but their parade location can change from year to year.

About Bloco do Sargento Pimenta

Bloco do Sargento Pimenta: A Rock 'n' Roll Tribute to Rio Carnival

Founded in 1997, Bloco do Sargento Pimenta is a carnival bloco that emerged in the iconic Copacabana neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro. Inspired by the Beatles' album "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band," the bloco initially played only songs by the band, but gradually incorporated other musical influences.

The bloco is known for its elaborate costumes inspired by the aesthetics of the "Sgt. Pepper's" album. Talented musicians play guitars, basses, drums, and percussion, performing covers of Beatles classics such as "Yesterday" and "Let It Be," as well as original compositions and covers of other artists.

The bloco's repertoire encompasses rock, pop, MPB, and samba, reflecting the musical diversity of Brazilian culture. Bloco do Sargento Pimenta brings joy and fun to the public, honoring the Beatles' influence on Brazilian music.

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  • Location: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro
  • Year Founded: 1997

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City of origin
Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Also parades in São Paulo
Established
Since 1997

Musical Genres

  • Samba
  • Funk Carioca
  • Capoeira

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