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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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Bloco Afro

Bloco Caricato

Bloco de Enredo

Bloco Lírico

Bloco Tradicional

Infantis

LGBTQIA+

Megablocos

Trio elétrico

Music genres

NossoBloco

SambaAxéFunk

O NossoBloco is a carnival bloco and percussion workshop that operates in Rio de Janeiro, promoting Brazilian culture through music. Led by Chico, it offers street parades and free performances, with a repertoire that mixes samba, axé, funk, and maracatu.

Nova Geração Do Zumbi

MPBFunkMarchinha

"Nova Geração Do Zumbi" (New Generation of Zumbi) is a traditional street bloco (carnival street band) that celebrates Brazilian popular culture during Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, especially on Ilha do Governador (Governor's Island). Associated with the Zumbi neighborhood, the group presents parades with wind instruments and a repertoire of traditional marchinhas (carnival songs) and 90s funk, following routes such as Rua Serrão and Rua Peixoto.

Na Calada

SambaAxéMarchinha

"Na Calada" paraded in Recreio dos Bandeirantes, Rio de Janeiro, on February 21st, at 2 PM. With a schedule released by the city hall, the bloco presents a variety of rhythms, including samba, axé, and marchinhas, with its own anthems and popular contemporary songs.

Na Hora Que Se Vê

SambaSamba-enredoMPB

"Na Hora Que Se Vê" is a Carnival bloco (street band) from Rio de Janeiro located on Ilha do Governador, at Praia da Rosa. Founded at least in 2018, it is part of the tradition of Carnival blocos that celebrate identity and cultural heritage with musical parades.

Na Mão do Palhaço

SambaAxéMarchinha

"In the Clown's Hand" is a Brazilian Carnival bloco (street band) that stands out in the popular culture of street carnival! Founded and active in the states of Rio de Janeiro and Espírito Santo, the bloco parades in the streets of Alto da Boa Vista (Largo São Camilo) and Anchieta, attracting 200 people in a performance. An important part of the "street blocos," it contributes.

Não Deixe o Rock Morrer

Funk CariocaMPB

"Don't Let Rock Die" is a Carnival bloco (street band) from Rio de Janeiro that emerged in Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro, in 2017. With the aim of promoting rock and roll during Carnival, this bloco stands out as an alternative to the traditional samba and marchinha blocos. The route includes Rua Álvaro Ramos, with live performances by the band Venus.

Na Pressão Eu Vou

SambaFunk CariocaSamba-reggae

"Na Pressão Eu Vou" (Under Pressure I Go) is a Brazilian Carnival bloco (street band) founded in 2002, originating from the Campo Grande neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro. Its purpose is to bring animation and joy to revelers with moments of celebration and fun. With a repertoire typical of Carnival and Brazilian rhythms, it parades with concentration and procession on the streets of Rio, including Avenida Cesário de Melo.

Nem Muda Nem Sai de Cima

SambaSamba-reggaeMarchinha

O Nem Muda Nem Sai de Cima (Neither Changes Nor Gets Off) is a traditional carnival bloco (street band) from Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, founded in 1995 by regulars of Dona Maria's Bar . The bloco has established itself as one of the most beloved and traditional in the region, remaining active for 28 years with a focus on preserving the street carnival of the neighborhood . Known for its charm and tradition, the bloco has stood out in the Rio carnival scene since its foundation .

New Kids On The Bloco

SambaMPBFunk

"New Kids On The Bloco": 10 years celebrating the music of the 90s! Founded in 2014, in Rio de Janeiro, the "New Kids On The Bloco" bloco celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2024. With a repertoire composed of hits from boy bands and girl bands of the 1990s, the bloco brings a positive and inclusive atmosphere to the Carnival of Rio.

New York Brass Band + Amigos Da Cacilda

SambaMPBFunk

The "New York Brass Band" was formed in November 2010 in the city of York, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom. The group joins "Amigos Da Cacilda," a Brazilian bloco, for performances at the Rio de Janeiro Carnival. With a unique blend of New Orleans brass band shades and Brazilian street music tradition, the band is.

Ninho dos Cobras

SambaFunk CariocaSamba-enredo

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.

No Rabo do Pavão

SambaSamba-enredoMarchinha

"No Rabo do Pavão" (In the Peacock's Tail), founded by friends living in Rocha and Riachuelo, Rio de Janeiro, celebrates the joy and tradition of samba. Provisionally recognized as intangible cultural heritage in 2023, the bloco (street band) parades through the streets of Riachuelo, with performances on Rua 24 de Maio and Rua Vitor Meireles. With a repertoire of traditional marchinhas and samba enredo (theme samba), the bloco includes a.

Nós 4 Na Pista

SambaFunk CariocaMPB

"Nós 4 Na Pista" is a street carnival bloco (group) from Rio de Janeiro. Founded in 2018, the bloco celebrates Carnival with close friends in an intimate and lively experience. With music that encourages dancing, the bloco plays during street parades in the Carnival of Rio de Janeiro, creating a unique environment to celebrate.

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