A carnival block in Moreno, located in the Greater Recife area of Brazil, became a topic of discussion online after it suffered from poor turnout during its parade on Carnival Tuesday, the 17th. Despite the presence of a trio elétrico (a large truck equipped with musical instruments) and a lineup of performers, only 23 people showed up to support the event. This stark contrast in numbers led to jokes on social media, with many users pointing out that there were more police officers present than attendees, highlighting the block's lack of participation.

The organizers of the event attempted to engage the community through social media, posting multiple stories on the official Instagram account of the block, urging those at home to join the festivities. However, the attempts fell flat as the parade was described as a 'flop,' with a video showcasing the trio with only a handful of participants visible. In one clip, about ten individuals, including some performers referred to as the block's 'musas', stood atop the trio, further emphasizing the disappointing turnout.

This incident has sparked a larger conversation about participation in local festivities and the challenges faced by carnival blocks in Brazil, especially in light of potential changing social dynamics and public engagement with traditional celebrations. It raises questions about the future of such events in the community and the strategies organizers may need to adopt to attract more participants in upcoming celebrations, given the evident disconnect in this case between expectations and reality.