Col. Mello Araújo, the Deputy Mayor of São Paulo, voiced his objections to the concurrent megablock parades that took place on Rua da Consolação. On Sunday, two significant parades, those of the Acadêmicos do Baixo Augusta and Bloco Skol, were held just meters apart and began at nearly the same time, leading to overcrowding in the area. Araújo discussed these safety concerns with Mayor Ricardo Nunes, hinting at the potential risks associated with large crowds in close proximity.

Besides the immediate issue of congestion from the megablock parades, Araújo expressed special concern regarding the forthcoming performance by singer Ivete Sangalo at Parque do Ibirapuera, anticipating a massive turnout. The São Paulo Military Police estimated that around 1.2 million people attended the event, raising alarms about crowd management and safety protocols in place for such significant gatherings. The Deputy Mayor's apprehensions seemed to stem from the lack of adequate crowd control measures.

In response to Araújo's concerns, Mayor Nunes defended the planning process, asserting that decisions related to the events were not made unilaterally and involved collaboration among various stakeholders. He pointed out that a committee was responsible for organizing these large-scale events, and all relevant authorities, including the Military Police, had been engaged in these discussions. Nunes downplayed Araújo's warning about security issues, emphasizing that they were prepared for the significant audience expected for the Ivete Sangalo concert.