During the third night of the Carnaval Tradição in João Pessoa, Brazil, one of the stands at the event collapsed, prompting officials to suspend the parades due to safety concerns. Despite the collapse of only one stand, it was deemed necessary by authorities, including the Fire Department and the Military Police, to evacuate all stands as a precautionary measure. The incident occurred on the night of February 16th, with a crowd of about 7,000 expected at the event.

Prior to the suspension, only two out of the scheduled 13 performances had taken place. Local officials are now coordinating to determine a new date for the continuation of the event, which will resume next weekend, though a specific date has yet to be announced. The cancellations have raised concerns regarding crowd management and safety protocols at large public events, especially as similar incidents have occurred in past festivities.

As the organizers, police, and fire officials engage in discussions about future measures, the event's president has not yet provided a public statement regarding the incident, leaving questions about the state of crowd management and safety at the Carnaval Tradição. This incident highlights the importance of proper planning and safety procedures in large-scale celebrations such as the Carnaval, which is significant in Brazilian culture.