João Gomes Draws 50,000 to Free Lapa Show as DVD Recording Wraps

Overview

• Riotur estimated a 50,000-strong crowd, while police detained 10 people, arrested one man wanted for robbery, and apprehended two minors, with several stolen phones recovered.
• The recording began Sunday afternoon under the Arcos da Lapa and concluded around 20:00 without major disruptions reported.
• Guest appearances included Ivete Sangalo, Zeca Pagodinho, MC Cabelinho, Jotapê and Mestrinho.
• City Hall executed a special operation with road closures, CET-Rio and Municipal Guard oversight, and 280 SEOP agents, with guidance to use the metro and VLT.
• Pre-show inspections by SEOP and IVISA-Rio led to four interdictions and 12 citations, the Lapa fair was moved to Praça Deodoro with vendors registered as official ambulants, and passengers later reported taxis charging off-meter fixed fares.