Al acercarse la temporada de Carnaval, los populares "blocos" comienzan a desfilar por las calles de Rio de Janeiro

The transcript discusses the vibrant carnival celebrations in Rio, focusing on the popular street parties known as blocos. These celebrations began in the 1920s as small gatherings and have evolved into large public events. Each bloco creates its own music and often has a playful name. Despite a dip in popularity in the 70s and 80s, these street parties are now more popular than ever, with around 500 expected to take place this year. The carnival officially starts on February 13.

¿Cuántas fiestas de carnaval se esperan realizar en Río este año?

¿Cuál es la fecha oficial de inicio del carnaval este año?