people dress up in costume and decorate floats to parade through the streets throughout carnaval weekend, which leads up to the tuesday before the catholic tradition of lent. 

partygoers gather at the town gazebo before beginning the march through the streets of vila do abraăo - banding together in traditional blocos.

mobilized bands play traditional samba while dancers keep up with the samba-enredo, the samba song composed for the occasion.

a tradition - widespread throughout the country, but also popular on ilha grande - of men dressing up as women is a delight for revelers who attend the festivities.