there are a number of variations to the story and certain details differ depending on who is narrating it but the crux of the tale remains the same

since the alcohol fueled event took place que merda é essa has held its own as a block known for its unerring party ethos.

the band, made up of over 50 musicians, plays a lively set of music during the march, which takes place on carnival sunday and starts from the front of bar paz e amor on the corner of rua garcia d'ávila and rua nascimento silva.