Street

By far the oldest, most widely enjoyed and, of course, cheapest form of Carnival revelry. The coming together of people, coming from the fun, loving carioca soul – some in elaborate costumes, some not – to dance, parade and party through the streets. Every neighborhood in Rio has its own form of Carnival in the street. This is how it works: participants gather at some well known spot (such as a square or a bar). After a certain time of concentration, the band starts marching its away down the streets. The show performed by drag queens is a “must see”!

Cordão do Bola Preta - Saturday at 16:00
Concentration point: Treze de Maio St. - Downtown

Banda de Ipanema - Saturday at 17:00
General Osório Square - Ipanema

Carmelitas - Friday and Tuesday at 18:00
Concentration point: Largo das Neves – Santa Teresan

Simpatia é quase Amor - Sunday at 16:00
Concentration point: Praça General Osório - Ipanema

Cordão do Boi Tatá - Saturday 21st at 09:00
Concentration point: Praça XV – Downtown