Broco da Burocra

Broco da Burocra

Broco da Burocra is a Carnival bloco that parades in the streets of Brasília, Brazil. It was founded in 2014 by a group of friends who were also public servants, hence the name, a play on words with 'burocracia' (bureaucracy) and 'bloco'. The bloco's main goal is to satirize the bureaucratic processes and the daily life of public servants with a lot of humor and irony during Carnival. Their parades are known for being very cheerful and crowded, attracting a diverse audience of revelers.

The bloco's musical repertoire is composed of a mix of traditional Carnival rhythms such as samba and marchinhas, as well as original songs that address the theme of bureaucracy, always with a humorous and festive touch. The band usually features brass and percussion instruments, common in street parades, which makes the revelry even more vibrant and energetic.

Broco da Burocra traditionally parades in the Asa Norte neighborhood, one of the central areas of Brasília, but it can be seen in different parts of the city during Carnival. The bloco usually starts parading during the pre-Carnival period, giving a taste of the party for the locals and tourists. It is a very popular bloco among public servants and those who identify with the criticisms of the system made in a fun way by the revelers.