Léo Santana: 'Come with the Giant' bloc draws a crowd to Ibirapuera in SP this post-carnival Sunday
Léo Santana's bloco 'Come with the Giant' entertained a massive crowd in São Paulo's Ibirapuera Park during post-carnival celebrations on Sunday.
The bloco 'Come with the Giant', led by singer Léo Santana, commenced its post-carnival parade around 10:30 AM in the Ibirapuera Park area of southern São Paulo on Sunday, February 22. This event is one part of a larger closing celebration, which features 55 parades across the city, wrapping up a vibrant carnival season that included a total of 627 blocos over pre-carnival, carnival, and post-carnival periods.
Alongside Léo Santana, other notable performances included the popular 'Pipoca da Rainha' bloco featuring singer Daniela Mercury, which took place on Rua da Consolação in Central São Paulo. The day's festivities highlight the cultural importance and joy of the carnival season in Brazil, showcasing a variety of musical acts and community gatherings that draw both locals and tourists alike.
As the city of São Paulo wraps up its carnival celebrations, the enthusiasm for such social gatherings remains a testament to the strong cultural heritage associated with Brazilian music and dance. The large crowds and numerous events reflect not only the popularity of the carnival itself but also a collective desire for community engagement and festive celebration after a period of restrictions due to the pandemic.