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Traffic in Aracaju has changes for carnival block parade this weekend

Carnival block parades in Aracaju this weekend will cause temporary traffic changes in various neighborhoods, as announced by the Municipal Traffic and Transportation Superintendence.

Feb 21 • 16:08 UTC
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National & Local

Will it rain during the block parties and the champion parades? Intense rain is expected to mark the weekend

Intense rain is forecasted for the weekend in Brazil, threatening carnival celebrations and leading to potential flooding in major cities.

Feb 21 • 03:00 UTC
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National & Local

Traffic changes in BH this weekend for post-Carnival

Belo Horizonte will experience traffic changes this weekend due to Carnival block parades.

Feb 20 • 10:17 UTC
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National & Local

Carnival blocks, Art Popular at the beach, Tchakabum at the mall, and comedy show: see the weekend agenda in ES

The weekend agenda in Espírito Santo features various events including Carnival street block parades, comedy shows, and live performances by popular music groups.

Feb 20 • 07:01 UTC
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National & Local

Block celebrating cannabis, procession in homage to Xuxa and more: revelers enjoy carnival on Ash Wednesday in BH

Revelers in Belo Horizonte celebrated Ash Wednesday with several vibrant parades, including those dedicated to cannabis and honoring popular children's entertainer Xuxa.

Feb 18 • 15:22 UTC
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National & Local

Samba school and traditional block parades in São Luís begin this Thursday (19); see the order of presentations

The samba school and traditional block parades in São Luís will take place starting Thursday, with free public access to the venue.

Feb 18 • 13:43 UTC
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National & Local

Check out the schedule of street blocks on the last day of carnival in Campinas

Campinas, Brazil will host 67 street block parades during its carnival celebrations, providing about 500 hours of festivities until February 17.

Feb 16 • 20:59 UTC
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National & Local

Carnival Campinas 2026: check out the street block schedule this Monday

Campinas, Brazil, will host 67 street block parades with around 500 hours of festivities leading up to Carnival on February 17, 2026.

Feb 15 • 21:07 UTC
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National & Local

VIDEOS: Agricultural Station, February 15, 2026

Duca Leal, a muse of Clube da Esquina, parades in a tribute block to Lô Borges amid vibrant Carnival celebrations in Brazil, as various events unfold including a police operation in São Paulo.

Feb 15 • 16:10 UTC
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National & Local

Court suspends action that determined the block led by Daniela Mercury should reopen parades in Barra

The Bahia Court of Justice has suspended a previous ruling that would have allowed the Crocodilo block, led by singer Daniela Mercury, to open the carnival parades in Salvador.

Feb 14 • 20:59 UTC
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National & Local

Carnival Campinas 2026: see the street block schedule this Sunday

Campinas will host 67 street block parades and performances until February 17th, showcasing about 500 hours of festivity, with options catering to different audiences.

Feb 14 • 20:58 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Justice Against Daniela Mercury, Maintains Parades and Intensifies Dispute Among Blocks in Salvador

A legal dispute involving the Crocodilo block, led by singer Daniela Mercury, has intensified tensions among Carnaval participants in Salvador, Brazil.

Feb 14 • 19:13 UTC
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National & Local

Understand the decision that determined the block led by Daniela Mercury to return to opening parades in Salvador

A Brazilian court ruled that the Bloco Crocodilo, led by singer Daniela Mercury, is to resume its position as the first to parade in the Circuito Barra-Ondina in Salvador, restoring a long-standing tradition.

Feb 14 • 09:00 UTC
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National & Local

In Santa Teresa, Carmelitas opens the street carnival in Rio; see photos

The street carnival in Rio officially begins with the traditional Carmelitas block parade in Santa Teresa, marking the start of a festive season with numerous other parades scheduled.

Feb 13 • 20:01 UTC
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National & Local

Simone Mendes, Barões da Pisadinha, Chiclete with Banana, and street blocks liven up Carnival in ES; see the programming

Carnival in Espírito Santo will feature major national music acts, street block parades, and various events from February 13 to 17.

Feb 13 • 10:46 UTC
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National & Local

Carmelitas leads the list of blocks this Friday; Rio will have 20 official parades

Rio de Janeiro's street carnival strengthens with 20 authorized blocks parading, highlighted by the traditional Carmelitas block.

Feb 13 • 03:00 UTC
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National & Local

Court determines that block led by Daniela Mercury will return to open parades in Barra

A Bahian court ruled that the Crocodilo block will resume its position as the first to parade in the Circuit Barra-Ondina in Salvador, a tradition maintained since 1996.

Feb 13 • 01:00 UTC
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National & Local

Belo Horizonte Carnival: traffic disruptions on the city's main streets; see maps

Belo Horizonte will experience traffic disruptions during Carnival due to street block parades, with special operations planned for specific routes.

Feb 12 • 21:46 UTC
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National & Local

'Clandestine VIP Area': São Paulo City Hall Fines Companies for Closing Sidewalks to Create 'VIP Areas' During Carnival Parades

São Paulo City Hall has fined two companies for illegally closing sidewalks to create paid 'VIP areas' during carnival block parades.

Feb 12 • 20:05 UTC
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National & Local

Carnival Block 'Moraes & Moreira' Parades in Barris, Salvador

The 'Moraes & Moreira' carnival block is set to parade through the streets of Barris in Salvador, celebrating its 11th edition on March 11.

Feb 11 • 17:00 UTC
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National & Local

Santa Teresa trams stop for four days during Carnival; service only operates on Sunday, with restrictions

The Santa Teresa tram service in Rio de Janeiro will be suspended for most of the Carnival period due to block parades, operating only on Sunday with restrictions.

Feb 11 • 09:29 UTC
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National & Local

Baixo Augusta, DJ Calvin Harris, Monobloco, Quintal dos Prettos: see the blocks that take to the streets of SP this pre-carnival Sunday

São Paulo's pre-carnival features 67 festive block parades today, including highlights like Monobloco and others across the city.

Feb 8 • 03:00 UTC
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National & Local

Banho de Cheiro Block parades this Saturday (7) with Solange Almeida, in João Pessoa

The Banho de Cheiro Block, a traditional pre-carnival attraction in João Pessoa, will feature singer Solange Almeida and is expected to draw thousands of revelers this Saturday.

Feb 7 • 10:11 UTC
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Life & Tech

Saturday of blocks: Rio has 60 parades before the carnival; see the list

Rio de Janeiro will host 60 official block parades this Saturday as part of the pre-carnival celebrations leading into the main event.

Feb 7 • 03:01 UTC
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Life & Tech

Ivete, Luísa Sonza, Péricles, Alceu: see famous people who will be in blocks this weekend in SP

The 2026 street carnival block parades begin this weekend in São Paulo, featuring performances from notable Brazilian artists like Ivete Sangalo, who will lead her first street block in the city, among others.

Feb 7 • 03:00 UTC
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Life & Tech

Carnival 2026 in João Pessoa: Vumbora Block parades this Friday (6) on Via Folia

Bayou singer Bell Marques will lead the Vumbora block parade this Friday in João Pessoa, expected to attract around 5,000 participants and over 300,000 spectators.

Feb 6 • 10:16 UTC
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Life & Tech

Pre-Carnival in BH: Hungria's Block Debuts with Rap; See Full Schedule of Parades This Friday

Rapper Hungria will debut his street carnival block in Belo Horizonte this Friday, joined by several other festive options for revelers.

Feb 6 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Folha launches a block finder with date, time, and location of attractions in São Paulo, Rio, and Belo Horizonte

Folha has introduced a Carnival block finder tool for São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Belo Horizonte, allowing users to check the schedule and locations of parades during the festive period.

Feb 5 • 00:19 UTC
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National & Local

Carnival of BH: see the schedule of the blocks with an interactive map and search table by day, time, and location

Belo Horizonte's Carnival features an interactive map and a table to help attendees find block parades by name, date, time, and location until February 22.

Feb 4 • 07:00 UTC

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