The most comprehensive guide to Brazilian street carnival blocos. Find details on every bloco — parade schedules, musical genres, social media and history. Everything you need to enjoy street carnival in Brazil.
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Heaven on Earth! A traditional "bloco" (street band) from Rio de Janeiro's Carnival, founded in 2001 in Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro. The Orquestra Popular Céu na Terra presents original arrangements and traditional Brazilian music, with elements such as saxophones, trumpets, percussion, and accordions. The bloco promotes Brazilian culture, engaging a young audience and fostering equality among participants. Featuring giant puppets and inspired decorations.
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"Mulheres de Chico" (Chico's Women) is a Brazilian carnival bloco (street band) founded in 2006 by Gláucia Cabral and Vivian Freitas, with the initial idea dating back to 2003! The bloco parades in the South Zone of Rio de Janeiro, in the Leme neighborhood, and performs in theaters, nightclubs, and open-air shows. The repertoire consists of songs by Chico Buarque, with.
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Superbacana, a Brazilian carnival bloco founded in 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, pays homage to the Tropicália cultural movement. The bloco performs in Afonso Pena Square in Tijuca and mixes traditional percussion with modern instruments, including guitars and keyboards. The repertoire is rooted in Tropicália, with artists such as Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil, and Os Mutantes.
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Discover Banda da Rua do Mercado (Market Street Band), one of the pioneers of street carnival in Rio de Janeiro! Founded on February 11, 1998, the bloco seeks to honor the workers of the city center and celebrate the city's cultural history through music. With street performances, a "street washing" ceremony, and a traditional repertoire, Banda da Rua do Mercado is.
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"Abraço do Urso" (Bear Hug), a Carnival bloco that brings samba to the streets of Rio! Founded, but exactly when is not specified. Its main location is in the neighborhood of Santíssimo, in the West Zone of Rio de Janeiro. This bloco is known for presenting quality samba and Carioca percussion, creating a lively and welcoming atmosphere with contagious energy.
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The Xodó da Piedade bloco is a treasure of Rio's Carnival, with over 40 years of history! Founded in the North Zone, the bloco celebrates Brazilian culture with live music and a high-quality "batuque" (drumming). It holds street parades, rehearsals, and samba performances, bringing nostalgia and tradition to the streets. Its repertoire consists of samba classics.
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Foundation: 2012, Rio de Janeiro Leadership: Group of musician friends Purpose: To promote environmental awareness and defend indigenous rights, with an irreverent artistic approach. Structure: Theatrical, with wind and percussion instruments, performances with musicians, dancers and stilt walkers. Cultural elements: Brazilian and international rhythms, including pop, groove, salsa, rock and samba
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"Tamo Junto in Folia" is the largest street parade in the West Zone of Rio, founded in 2004 in the Ponto Chic region, Padre Miguel. Its mission is to democratize Carnival for those facing geographical and financial barriers. With electric trios and the "Tudo Vira Samba" drum section, it offers a mix of traditional rhythms with contemporary genres, such as funk and pagode.
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The Timoneiros da Viola, founded in 2012 by writer Vagner Fernandes, is a bloco that celebrates the musical legacy of Paulinho da Viola! Focusing on traditional samba, the bloco parades through the streets of Madureira and Oswaldo Cruz, attracting crowds of 50,000 people. With a bateria of 150 members, the group performs classic sambas, such as those by Candeia and Nelson Cavaquinho.
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Chouriço Alegre is a Carnival bloco (street band) that brings animation and fun to the streets of Rio de Janeiro. Founded in 2018, its location was Beco Henedina, in Oswaldo Cruz. In 2020, there was a "Bloco do Chouriço" with the theme "Black Women of Minas Gerais". Currently, it participates in the street parades in 2025. The bloco is characterized by a mixture of.
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The União dos Blocos da Ilha do Governador is the largest family bloco in Rio de Janeiro! Founded in Ribeira, on Ilha do Governador (Governor's Island), it enlivens the streets during Carnival with a mix of samba, marchinha, olodum, funk, and Brazilian rock. A festive and family atmosphere brings joy to the sidewalks during the Carnival period.
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Confraria da Bebidinha (The Little Drink Brotherhood) emerged in 2018 in Abolição (North Zone of Rio de Janeiro). The bloco seeks to revive the spirit of the old street carnivals, bringing joy and color to the carnival. With a lively band and bateria (percussion ensemble), they perform during the day at the traditional meeting point of Travessa Coari, 6. The musical repertoire is rooted in traditional samba.
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Unidos da Ribeira, a traditional carnival bloco from Ilha do Governador (Rio de Janeiro), celebrated its 49th anniversary in 2024. Founded in 1972, the bloco is known for bringing the spirit of carnival to Ribeira since the 1970s, creating a family-friendly and respectful environment. With a bateria and lead singers, Unidos da Ribeira plays.
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Long live the 'Muceludos de Padre Miguel'! Founded in 2017, this carnival bloco based in the Padre Miguel neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro promises an irreverent and fun revelry. With a repertoire in samba and other traditional rhythms, the bloco performs during the street parades of Carnival in Rio de Janeiro.
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The "Bloco das Madames" (Ladies' Block) is a celebrity of Brazilian Carnival! Here's a summary: * Foundation: 1950, Fortaleza * Leadership: Joaquim Soares and friends * Purpose: Irreverence and satire * Structure: Frevos and marchinhas (Carnival marches) * Cultural elements: Censored Samba
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"Coração das Meninas" (Girls' Heart) is the bloco (street band) that celebrates Afro-Brazilian culture! Founded in 1964 in Morro da Providência, Rio de Janeiro, this bloco is a registered association and a symbol of the local community. With its strong connection to families for generations, Coração das Meninas promotes popular culture and cultural heritage. Its contagious drumming and high energy make it.
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The Arrastão da Barra de Guaratiba is a traditional Recreational Guild Carnival Block from Rio de Janeiro! Founded for an authentic "roots Carnival" experience, with music, dance, and celebration in its vibrant energy and contagious rhythm. With typical performances on Estrada da Vendinha and morning gatherings, this block is a true spectacle.
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Foundation: The "Só Tamborins" bloco (street band) dates back to the 1980s, in the beach community of Mangaratiba. Leadership: Led by Mestre Alexandre. Purpose: To form a bloco with the children of the region and spread joy through their music. Structure: With a drum section that stands out for its energy and quality of samba, performing mainly in the Center of Rio de Janeiro, with schedules.
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Praia Block: Celebrating Carnival with Flavor and Politics** Foundation: 2000, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais Leadership: 9 student residences located on Praia do Circo Purpose: To form a lively carnival block with percussive drums and a focus on promoting joy. Structure: Parade through the historic streets, drum sound, open bar options to celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2025 Cultural elements: Drums.
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"Toca Rauuul!" is a Carnival bloco (street band) created in 2011 by friends who are fans of Raul Seixas, inspired to play Brazilian rock so the public can sing along! With main performances in Tiradentes Square or at the Museum of Modern Art (MAM), the bloco mixes styles such as rock, reggae, and surf music, reinterpreting Raul Seixas' songs in rhythms like frevo and samba.
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"Deita Mas Não Dorme" (Lie Down But Don't Sleep), created in 2009 in the Nova Aurora community, Rio de Janeiro, celebrates Carnival with family affection! Founded with a "baptism" on 01/16/2010, with the old guard of Mangueira as godparents, it parades on Caituba and Mandina streets in the Taquara neighborhood. A traditional bloco that reactivates the Carnival spirit.
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"Primeiro Amor" (First Love) is a Carnival bloco (street band) from Rio de Janeiro that plays samba and pagode, focusing on romantic classics. Founded, it performs during Carnival with parades on the São Conrado waterfront and in Arpoador, as part of the "Rio na Rua" (Rio in the Street) project.
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The "Ninho dos Cobras" (Snakes' Nest) is a Carnival bloco (street band) that emerged in Madureira, for the first time in 2024, gathering on Av. Carvalho de Souza, near the Negrão de Lima Viaduct. It's made up of Navy and Naval Arsenal employees, as well as friends and people connected to samba. The bloco plays traditional samba and performs during the Carnival period, with.
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