Juiz de Fora City Hall says it will not finance 2027 carnival

The decision took place days after the election of the 2027 Carnival court. Last Saturday (7) Dudu and Ariele Souza were elected as king and queen of carnival. The event was promoted by the Independent League of Samba Schools of Juiz de Fora, with support from the Alfredo Ferreira Lage Cultural Foundation (Funalfa).

According to the Executive, a tender for almost R$2 million in decoration items and services for public spaces in the city was scheduled to be opened, but, after identifying the population's rejection of holding large celebrations due to the tragedy caused by the February rains, the event was cancelled.

"In respect for the mourning of the population of Juiz de Fora for the first anniversary of the tragedies that hit the municipality in February 2026, the City Hall decided not to carry out public support for Carnival in 2027.

The decision does not prevent street block parades from taking place, which will be able to take place independently. The Executive will be able to offer support to the organizers in guiding and facilitating the bureaucratic procedures necessary to carry out the parades.

For samba schools, the City Hall's plan is to launch a specific promotion notice, with the aim of guaranteeing conditions so that groups can organize and prepare, in advance, the 2028 Carnival parades. The measure takes into account the moment the city is experiencing and respect for the memory of the victims and families affected by the rains"