In São Paulo, a recent street carnival event faced significant issues as the city hall had been warned about potential overcrowding in the Consolação district. Councilwoman Marina Bragante had previously alerted the municipal tourism company, SPTuris, regarding the expected influx of up to 1.5 million revelers. Despite this warning, the city officials assured that security forces were prepared for the large-scale events that occurred on Sunday, February 8, but the aftermath revealed disturbances amid the festivities.

The simultaneous events of the Skol Block and Acadêmicos do Baixo Augusta in close proximity raised concerns about safety. Councilwoman Bragante formally submitted an official statement to the Carnival Commission of the city, questioning the city's preparedness for handling such considerable gatherings at once. Her intentions were to ensure the safety of participants, making clear she had a deep appreciation for the carnival culture, yet sought to highlight the need for proper planning and management to prevent overcrowding and potential injuries.

As the celebrations unfolded, encounters between groups of revelers and the military police led to chaos, raising questions about the adequacy of the city’s response to the forecasted crowd size. The events brought to light not only the challenges of managing large public gatherings, especially during festive times, but also the implications for future city planning regarding major events, emphasizing the necessity for enhanced measures and coordination to protect both the public and the essence of carnival festivities.