Cordão do Bola Preta celebrates the tradition of 107 carnivals in Rio

Cordão do Bola Preta, one of Rio de Janeiro’s most traditional street carnival blocs, is marking its 107th edition, underscoring the continuity of samba culture and mass street festivities in Brazil. Parallel celebrations across Rio and São Paulo, including themed parades and even masked dogs at carnival events, highlight the breadth and diversification of Brazil’s carnival economy and cultural expression.