Event endedHeld on February 16, 2026 – February 17, 2026
Parades Av. Chile - Monday
The Circuit Bira Presidente strengthens the street Carnaval of Rio by occupying the city center with parades on Avenida Chile, between Saturday (14) and Tuesday (17) February. The program celebrates the tradition of the blocks and the democratic occupation of the public space in the heart of Rio.
O Circuit Bira Presidente strengthens the street Carnaval of Rio when occupying the city center with parades on Avenida Chile, between Saturday (14) and Tuesday (17) of February. The program celebrates the tradition of the blocks and the democratic occupation of the public space in the heart of Rio.
Baptized in honor of Bira President, founder of Cacique de Ramos, the circuit brings together traditional blocks, cultural collectives and Afro-Brazilian demonstrations, turning Avenida Chile into a great corridor of folia.
Among the highlights are Miner Youth, China, Pillar Pagodão Beco, Pagodão de Madureira, Bohemians de Irajá and Cacique de Ramos, one of the largest institutions of the Carnaval Rio.
Concentration: Av. Almirante Barroso (Mexico street)
Check out the full schedule below.
Monday (16/02):
Liberj – Blocks
16h Social Vinyl
16:30. Sea Giant
17h Nest Arsenal Snakes
17:30 Xodo of Mercy
18h Beermakers
18:30 Bohemians São Cristóvão
7pm Folia Band
19:30 Little Drink Confraternity
21h Cacique de Ramos‘
Tuesday (17/02):
Liberj – Blocks
3:00 PM Quintine Joy
15:20 Emperors of the Samba
15:40 He cried Cuíca
16h Rio Foliões
Febarj – Afro Blocks
16:30 Afoxé Daughters of Gandhi
- Afoxé Sons of Peace
- African Roots
- Afro Zimbabwe
- Afro Tafaraogi
- Afro Lemi Aiyó
- Afro Olodomaré
20h Afro Orummila
21h Chief of Ramos
Edition report
Date and time
February 16 – 17
All day
Starts
Monday, February 16
Ends
Tuesday, February 17
Admission
Paid admission
Times and conditions may change — please confirm with the organisers.
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