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Rio's Epic Pre-Carnaval Saturday: Music, Art, and Celebration!

2/7/2026

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Rio de Janeiro hosts the biggest pre-Carnaval Saturday as about 60 blocos take to the streets today.
Ivete Sangalo debuts a bloco at Ibirapuera today.
Alceu Valença performs with Bicho Maluco Beleza today.
The Gordon Parks retrospective is on display at IMS, and the Mauricio de Sousa show is at CCBB.

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Story summary

Rio de Janeiro hosts the biggest pre-Carnaval Saturday as about 60 blocos take to the streets today.
Ivete Sangalo debuts a bloco at Ibirapuera today.
Alceu Valença performs with Bicho Maluco Beleza today.
The Gordon Parks retrospective is on display at IMS, and the Mauricio de Sousa show is at CCBB.