On Saturday, February 14, the celebrations for Carnival in São Paulo's downtown area notably included some of the largest street blocks, with highlights such as 'Tarado Ni Você' starting at 11 AM followed by 'Minhoqueens' at 1 PM. Initially, movement among revelers was modest, but as the events progressed, the streets filled quickly, making navigation increasingly difficult due to the density of people and the presence of vendors among the floats. The parade for 'Tarado Ni Você' began from Avenida Ipiranga towards Theatro Municipal, exacerbating crowding and congestion.

The situation intensified further during 'Minhoqueens,' where the combination of high temperatures, limited space, and an increase in crowd size provided a quintessential experience of Carnaval but came with substantial challenges. Revelers were enthusiastically participating with vibrating energy through a display of colorful fans as they moved along but faced significant obstacles, primarily concerning sanitation. As attendees reveled in the celebratory atmosphere, they encountered intolerable conditions, notably the lack of sufficient restroom facilities.

Despite the excitement surrounding the festivity, public health concerns were evident. As the streets became overwhelmed by partygoers and vital sanitation services failed to keep pace with the demand—illustrated starkly by reports of puddles of urine on the streets—it raised significant questions regarding the city officials' preparedness to manage public hygiene during such dense gatherings. The need for better planning and arrangements for sanitation during large events like Carnival has become paramount to ensure that revelers can celebrate without the discomfort of poor sanitary conditions.