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Carnival
In the city of São Paulo, Carnival is celebrated in two ways: at the Sambadrome with the Parade of Samba Schools (not a school, but associations focused on the organization of samba Carnival parades) and in the streets with the carnival blocos (mean blocks, street bands dedicated to Carnival that drag crowds to party).
Two Saturdays before the official date, the parades of some “Pre-Carnival” blocos already take place and the party continues in the streets until the Sunday after Carnival Tuesday, the “Post-Carnival”. Each bloco has its own characteristics: some are more traditional, with marchinhas (or marchas, mean marches, traditional Carnival music) and axé (Brazilian rhythm) hits, and others democratize the party and take to the streets to the sounds of funk, sertanejo (country side music) and even rock. In the Sambadrome, the parades start on the last Friday before the official date. They are driven by the samba song and accompanied by a lot of tradition, rhythm, beauty and competitive spirit, as there is a contest that always chooses the best school of the year.
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See also
- If today the capital of São Paulo is also known as the capital of culture, we owe a lot to the Modern Art Week! But what has changed from 100 years to now? How does the city see the “new Modernism”?
Find out in this commemorative edition thematic tour! - With its buildings of most diverse styles, shapes and sizes, São Paulo has a true outdoors cultural collection. To walk across Downtown is to see the history of the city being told by its constructions. This brochure is part of the Thematic Tours series.
- Explore the streets of São Paulo, pay attention to the details and be surprised by finding and unexpected art work at every corner. This brochure is part of the Thematic Tours series.
- Carnaval is the most Brazilian of celebrations. Get to know a little about the history of the samba schools, their main events and their traditions; in addition to the main street blocks and the popular carnival of the city of São Paulo!
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