Brasília’s carnival is growing year after year. The empty streets and poor options are gone and now the carvival in the capital drags thousands of people to the streets, with a variety of carnival parades.

This year, 2.5 million people are expected in Brasília’s carnival. About 200 street parades are going to occupy the city with joy and irreverence.

Cafuçu do Cerrado

One of the most traditional carnival parades in Brasília, Cafuçu do Cerrado presents its new edition featuring Marafreboi Popular Orchestra, Patubatê percussion group, Cafuçu Orchestra and DJs Formigang, Baga System, Pezão and Telma & Selma.

Venue: Setor Bancário Norte
Where: Setor Bancário Norte, Asa Norte
When: Sunday, February 4, at 3 pm
Price: Free Admission
Rating: Free

Bloco da Peleja

Since 2013, Bloco do Peleja is parading in downtown Brasília announcing the pre-carnival season. This year, the carnival parade features the groups Samba do Peleja and Coletivo Lúdico de Samba.

Venue: Praça dos Prazeres
Where: CLN 202, Asa Norte
When: Saturday, February 3, at 3 pm
Price: Free Admission
Rating: Free

Galo Cego

In 2017, more than 12 thousand followed the Galo Cego carnival parade in Brasília. In its 8th edition, the carnival parade presents the band Galo Cego and musical guests.

Venue: Setor Bancário Sul
Where: Setor Bancário Sul, Asa Sul
When: Saturday, February 3, at 1 pm
Price: Free Admission
Rating: Free

Imagina no Carnaval

Pre-carnival tradition in Brasília, the party Imagina no Carnaval is once again getting the city ready for the official carnival. This weekend, the line up of the party features the carnival parade “Aparelhinho” and resident DJs.

Venue: Setor Bancário Sul
Where: Setor Bancário Sul, Asa Sul
When: Saturday, February 3, at 10 pm
Price: R$ 70,00 and R$ 35,00 (half-price for students and senior citizens)
Rating: 18

Quem Chupou Vai Chupar Mais

Carnival parade featuring Batida de Jota, Comboio Percussion and DJs Andie and Bisca.

Venue: Setor Comercial Sul
Where: Setor Comercial Sul, Asa Sul
When: Saturday, February 3, at 2 pm
Price: Free Admission
Rating: Free