On Carnival Sunday, Léo Santana parades for free at Ibirapuera with summer hits “Marquinha de Fitinha” and “Desliza” — São Paulo’s grand finale.
The Giant returns to São Paulo’s streets
For the second consecutive year, Léo Santana brings his street block “Vem com o Gigante” to São Paulo’s Street Carnival. The parade takes place on February 22, Sunday, along the Ibirapuera circuit, with the gathering starting at 9 a.m. Admission is free.The performance is part of the city’s official Carnival lineup, which spans more than 10 days of celebrations. Léo’s block closes out the festive season as one of the most anticipated parades of the year.
A setlist built to close out Carnival
Léo Santana has crafted a special setlist blending recent releases with career anthems. Leading the charge are “Marquinha de Fitinha” and “Desliza”, two of the biggest Brazilian hits of summer 2026 and chart-toppers on streaming platforms.The set also features “Contatinho”, “Perna Bamba”, “Santinha”, “Zona de Perigo”, “Posturado e Calmo”, “Golzinho Vermelho”, “Cama Repetida”, “Surra se Toma”, and “Êta Novinha” — a full journey through his discography.
“Being able to take my block ‘Vem com o Gigante’ to the streets, for free, for the people at the Carnival of Brazil’s biggest city for the 2nd consecutive year, closing with a golden key a party that I love, is without a doubt a great blessing. I’m very grateful to the people of São Paulo and the tourists who show up in full force. I’m preparing a special setlist and together we’ll heat up and shake Ibirapuera. It’s going to be a beautiful party.” — Léo Santana
A national standout in Carnival 2026
In 2026, Léo Santana stands as the only Bahian artist with two songs competing for the Carnival anthem title, as chosen by the public. With over 11 million monthly listeners on streaming platforms and roughly 30 million YouTube subscribers, he holds some of the strongest national reach in Brazilian popular music.Press credentials are open for journalists and photographers wishing to cover the event. Further details are available through the block’s official social media profile.
Event Info
Event: Bloco Vem com o Gigante – São Paulo Street CarnivalDate: February 22, 2026Time: Gathering from 9 a.m.Venue: Ibirapuera Circuit – Rua Abílio Soares, near the Obelisco (São Paulo, SP)Info: @blocovemcomogigantePhoto: Alef Fera
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