A view of an antique Volkswagen Beetle on Avenida Paulista in São Paulo
Following are images and video I captured in São Paulo, Brazil on February 8, 2026.
On February 8, a pre carnaval party, Bloco Skol on Rua da Consolação attracted 1.5 million attendees. This massive open-air electronic dance party used a rio elétrico (moving stage). Many of these images are of folks coming and going to this bloco.
A view on Avenida Paulista in São PauloA band performing on Avenida Paulista in São PauloA view near Shopping Center 3 on Avenida Paulista in São PauloA view on Avenida Paulista in São PauloA band performing on Avenida Paulista in São PauloA band performing on Avenida Paulista in São PauloA view on Avenida Paulista in São PauloA view on Avenida Paulista in São PauloA view on Avenida Paulista in São PauloA view on Avenida Paulista near the Conjunto Nacional centerFood Vendors near Mayor Mário Covas Park in São PauloFood Vendors near Mayor Mário Covas Park in São PauloA demonstration by school teachers in support of increased funding for public schools and other reforms on Avenida Paulista in São PauloA street musician performing on Avenida Paulista in São PauloA view of an antique Volkswagen Beetle on Avenida Paulista in São Paulo
