Carnival in São Paulo
São Paulo is one of the major cities of the Brazilian carnival. Find here every bloco, parade, rehearsal and event to enjoy carnival in São Paulo, São Paulo.
Bloco do Prazer (bloco da Gal)
Bloco do Prazer celebrates the iconic singer Gal Costa, bringing her repertoire to the streets of São Paulo. Founded in 2018, the bloco honors Bahian music and Gal's contribution to MPB (Brazilian Popular Music). With its Divine Percussion section, Bloco do Prazer creates a unique musical experience in the São Paulo carnival. In 2023, the bloco prepared a special tribute to Gal Costa in the post-carnival, celebrating her legacy after her passing in 2022. The bloco contributes to the diversity of the São Paulo carnival, representing carnival joy and the importance of Gal Costa to Brazilian culture.
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Explode Coração
The Bloco Explode Coração (Exploding Heart Block) pays homage to the iconic singer Maria Bethânia, bringing her repertoire and classics of Brazilian popular music to the São Paulo Street Carnival. Founded in 2017, the bloco stands out for its contagious energy and atmosphere of joy, reminiscent of the singer's emotional interpretations. Traditionally parading in the central region of the city, the Bloco Explode Coração contributes to the appreciation and dissemination of Brazilian music, especially among younger generations. With songs like "Reconvexo" and "Noite dos Mascarados" (Night of the Masked Ones), the bloco creates an unforgettable experience that celebrates the culture and emotion of Carnival.
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Bloco Vietna
Bloco Vietna is a Brazilian carnival bloco with no available information about its history and origin.
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Bloco Me Viram no Ipiranga
The "Me Viram no Ipiranga" Block is a traditional carnival block that parades in the Ipiranga neighborhood of São Paulo. It pays homage to the neighborhood with its name, inspired by the Brazilian National Anthem. Founded years ago, the block keeps the tradition of street carnival alive with marchinhas (traditional carnival songs). Its parade takes place on Carnival Saturday, starting at 9 am, on Rua dos Patriotas (Patriots Street). The block plays a role in the neighborhood's cultural scene, attracting revelers from the local area and other regions. Its connection to local history is reflected in its route, which runs through the historic streets of Ipiranga.
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Localiza Ai BB
**Bloco Localiza Ai BB** Information about the history, proposal, and identity of the "Localiza Ai BB" bloco is not currently available. However, the bloco is known for its unique performances and repertoire, which may vary from year to year.
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Bloco Vem Pro Trem das Onze
O Bloco Vem Pro Trem das Onze is a traditional carnival bloco (street band) from the northern zone of São Paulo, in the Jaçanã neighborhood. Founded to rescue the popular culture of the neighborhood, the bloco parades on Carnival Saturday, with a diverse repertoire that includes traditional marches and other "Brazilian things." In addition to celebrating Carnival, the bloco strengthens community ties and values the cultural identity of Jaçanã. The connection with the community is reflected in the parade's meeting point, the Vem Espaço de Cultura e Arte (Vem Space for Culture and Art), located in the neighborhood itself.
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Improbloco
Founded in 2010, Improbloco is a São Paulo bloco that mixes samba-enredo, marchinhas, and improvisations. Its performances are marked by energy and spontaneity, with improvisations and interaction with the public. With a percussion battery, wind instruments, and a choir of singers, Improbloco brings a differentiated musical proposal to the São Paulo carnival, valuing spontaneity and creativity.
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Bloco Tem Batucada
**Bloco Tem Batucada** Bloco Tem Batucada is a carnival bloco that features an engaging batucada (percussion ensemble). Its instruments, formations, and repertoire are not specified. The bloco's history, purpose, and identity also remain unknown.
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