during the carnival period, there are hundreds of parties taking the streets of rio de janeiro - While these street parties could seem to be all the same, they are in fact divided by types.

blocos de embalo and empolgação are the first to show up, to warm up the crowds often before blocos de enredo, that have strict rules and even organize parades where they compete against one another.

blocos dos sujos are the exact opposite of blocos de enredo, as they are by definition chaotic and disorganized.