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Cortejo do Menino de Ouro

All Brazilian street carnival blocos

About Cortejo do Menino de Ouro

The Cortejo do Menino de Ouro (Procession of the Golden Boy) is a carnival bloco (street band) from São Paulo that parades in the Santa Cecília neighborhood. The scheduled date for the 2025 parade is February 23rd, with the gathering at 10 am and dispersal at 1 pm.

The bloco contributes to the revitalization of street carnival in the city, a phenomenon that has been gaining momentum in recent years. Its name refers to elements of Brazilian popular culture, but there is no specific information about its origin.

About Cortejo do Menino de Ouro

Cortejo do Menino de Ouro: Exalting Afro-Brazilian Culture at Carnival

In the vibrant rhythms of São Paulo's carnival, the "Cortejo do Menino de Ouro" bloco emerges as a beacon of Afro-Brazilian culture. Founded in 1991, the bloco originates in Gamboa, Rio de Janeiro, and honors the orixá Exu, deeply revered in the neighborhood.

Musical Identity and Repertoire

The "Cortejo do Menino de Ouro" is a staunch defender of Afro-Brazilian culture and samba de terreiro. Its repertoire is a captivating fusion of traditional and contemporary rhythms, celebrating the ancestry and diversity of Brazilian music.

Structure and Performances

The bloco captivates the audience with a bateria composed of 150 percussionists and a singing and dancing group. Together, they create a contagious atmosphere that involves revelers in a musical and cultural journey.

Location and Parades

Currently based in São Paulo, the "Cortejo do Menino de Ouro" parades through the city streets, spreading joy and promoting Afro-Brazilian culture. Its parades are a visual and sonic spectacle, attracting people from all backgrounds to celebrate the diversity and richness of Brazilian culture.

Parades

  • Gathering: 10:00:00Parade: 11:00:00
    R. Barão de Tatui
    São Paulo
  • Gathering: 11:00:00Parade: 12:00:00
    Rua Barão de Tatuí
    São Paulo