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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

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Bloco do Uh!

AxéMarchinha

BLOCO DO UH! - Rio de Janeiro Carnival! Foundation: February 13, 2024, at 4 PM, Avenida Princesa Isabel, corner of Rua Barata Ribeiro. Leadership: Blocks that mix traditional music with contemporary compositions. Purpose: To be a representative of the rich street carnival culture of Rio de Janeiro, offering an interactive and vibrant experience for all! Structure: Presents sambas.

União dos Blocos da Ilha do Governador

SambaMPBFunk

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.

Unidos da Ribeira

SambaAxéMarchinha

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.

Unidos da Travessa Miracema

SambaMPB

"Unidos da Travessa Miracema": a samba bloco from Rio that brings joy to Méier! Foundation: 2015, Rio de Janeiro Leadership: Not specified Purpose: To bring animation and carnival culture to the Méier region Structure: Talented drum section, wind instruments and samba footwork Cultural elements: Traditional marches and 90s funk, use of wind instruments

Unidos do Caraxué

SambaSamba-enredoBatucada

Unidos do Caraxué is a Brazilian carnival bloco that has become a prominent presence on Paquetá Island, Rio de Janeiro! Founded with registered activities in 2016, the bloco offers a unique experience, presenting its samba theme song and traditional marches. Concentrating at Manduca's Bakery and ending at São Roque Square, the parades take place in the afternoon, creating.

Unidos do Chapadão

MPBFunkMarchinha

"Unidos do Chapadão": a vibrant Rio bloco! Foundation: at least 2016, Ramos. Leadership: not mentioned. Purpose: unity and diversity. Structure: parades with contagious energy, wind instruments, and a varied repertoire. Cultural elements: celebration of diversity and street band tradition

Unidos do Complexo do Alemão

SambaFunk CariocaMarchinha

"Unidos do Complexo do Alemão" is a carnival bloco (street band) that emerged in July 2012 in the Alvorada community, in the North Zone of Rio de Janeiro. Founded by members of the former samba school "Paraíso da Alvorada," led by Luis Claudio Soares, the bloco operates without financial sponsorship, relying on the contributions of its members. It features a strong percussion section and performances in the.

Universibloco

SambaBatucadaMPB

Universibloco debuted in 2019, created by Lucas Bouzon and Felipe Monteiro, with the aim of uniting the passion for Carnival with the energy of university drumlines. Concentrating on Alameda das Sapucaias, in Rio de Janeiro, the bloco is known for its lively and irreverent style, attracting 8,000 people in 2020. Its proposal is to unite university percussion with the spirit.

Urubu Malandro

Bloco TradicionalSamba-enredoMPB

"Urubu Malandro": a vibrant street carnival bloco from Rio de Janeiro, created in 2009 in Saúde, associated with the Mangueira neighborhood. With energetic and lively performances, the bloco exalts Afro-Brazilian culture with groups like Lemy Ayó.

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