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Get ready: Lisbon will have 17 'blocos' parading at Carnival, warns city council

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The regional administration says it will provide support to the blocos under a protocol signed between mayor Carlos Moedas and Brazil's ambassador to Portugal, Raimundo Carreiro. Eight neighbourhoods will host parades.

Público17 Jan

Get ready: Lisbon will have 17 'blocos' parading at Carnival, warns city council

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Get ready: Lisbon will have 17 'blocos' parading at Carnival, warns city council

Get ready: Lisbon will have 17 'blocos' parading at Carnival, warns city council