Bloco Locomotiva Piritubana

Bloco Locomotiva Piritubana: The Samba that Moves Pirituba

Founded in 1988 in the Pirituba neighborhood of São Paulo, the Bloco Locomotiva Piritubana is an icon of the São Paulo carnival. Initially known as Grupo de Samba Amigos de Pirituba (Samba Group Friends of Pirituba), it adopted its current name in 2003.

Proposal and Identity

Recognized for its animation and community engagement, Locomotiva Piritubana is a creative bloco that brings samba-enredo (theme samba) as its main musical style. Its proposal is to promote carnival culture and strengthen community ties.

Structure and Performances

During the parades, the bloco has a complete structure, including floats, drums, passistas (samba dancers), and interpreters. Rehearsals are held throughout the year to ensure an impeccable performance.

Special Features

In addition to its contagious animation, Locomotiva Piritubana is known for its social and environmental actions. The bloco promotes food and toy donation campaigns, as well as cleaning and environmental preservation actions.

Parade Information

Bloco Locomotiva Piritubana parades in São Paulo, in the North Zone of the city. The exact date and location are announced annually by the City Hall of São Paulo.

The samba-enredo of Locomotiva Piritubana is a trademark of the bloco. With creative lyrics and engaging melodies, the samba-enredo tells stories and honors the culture and tradition of the Pirituba neighborhood.