As there is so much happening every night during Rio Carnival, it is a good idea to have an agenda of events. This will let you know where the best parties and the coolest events are being held. Most of the fun for the LGBTQIA+ community can be had at night in the nightclubs.

Farme de Amoedo

One of the primary gay meeting places in Rio is Farme de Amoedo, a street running along Ipanema Beach. As a matter of fact, there is a section on Ipanema beach known as Farme Gay in honor of the street. Farme de Amoedo is also home to several restaurants, shops and small bars. 

Carnival Events

One of the most popular Carnival events for the LGBTQIA+ community is the Banda de Ipanema parade. This parade started back in the 60s with around 30 friends. Today more than 50 thousand people come from all over the world to take part in this event. There are really 3 parades held by Banda de Ipanema. The last and perhaps the biggest is held on the Tuesday of Rio Carnival week. The parade is especially popular with drag queens and thousands participate in the parade. The drag queens dress up in their most outrageous outfits and strut their stuff through the streets of Ipanema. Expect to see Wonder Woman, Carmen Miranda, Snow White and the Little Mermaid walking down the street while the band plays their samba music.