Tag: Pre-Carnival Blocos

By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Known as the financial heart of Brazil, the city of São Paulo has put aside its business-like demeanor to welcome Carnival in grand style, and may soon compete with Rio...

By Ciara Long, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Rio’s famous pre-Carnival blocos (street parties) erupt once again this weekend, two weeks ahead of the official beginning of the city’s Carnival celebrations. Beginning from 4PM on Friday, February 10th,...