After a two-year hiatus, due to the pandemic, the biggest popular festival in Brazil took place again, in 2023, across the country, attracting crowds of people to the streets. In Sao Paulo, hundreds of bloquinhos (musical attractions that cross avenues), of different styles and for all preferences, attracted residents and tourists during Carnival, which lasted almost the entire month of February. Once again, the joy experienced by people demonstrated the power of this democratic and inclusive party.
The "Não é Não!" (No is No!) campaign, against sexual harassment, gained strength in 2023, reinforcing respecting as a fundamental component of fun.