Caprichoso brings together young fans at Boizinho de Rua in Parintins. Photo: Disclosure The Afternoon Alegre Infantil, known as "Boizinho de Rua", brought together more than 4 thousand people this Sunday (8) in Parintins (AM). Young groups such as Racinha Azul, Marujadinha and CDCzinho participated in the procession through the streets of the Historic Center to Curral Zeca Xibelão. On Rua Gomes de Castro, the Boi Caprichoso was driven by little Théo Medeiros, son of the Master of the Boi Caetano Medeiros. The procession also included Pajé Erick Beltrão, Tripa Edson Jr., art advisors, young oxen such as Tupi, Estrelinha and Mineirinho, as well as children from the Pestalozzi Association, special guests. The event celebrated 40 years of Tarde Alegre Infantil. According to the organization, the objective is to keep children connected to the cultural roots and the magic of the boi-bumbá of Parintins. 📲 Join the g1 AM channel on WhatsApp At Curral Zeca Xibelão, children danced, played and enjoyed the treats offered during the party. Now on g1 The president of the Art Council, Ericky Nakanome, paid tribute to João Andrade, founder of Tarde Alegre Infantil, and communicator Walter Lobato, who for years animated the party at Curral Zeca Xibelão. "It is a joy to see so many children together. This represents the preservation of the greatest heritage that Parintins has: the bois-bumbás and the game of bull. For us, it is a source of pride to maintain this tradition and pass it on to future generations of players", he celebrated. Follow everything about the 2026 Parintins Festival Professor Conceição Dutra took her nephews and grandchildren to the event and remembered the games organized by her grandmother, Sila Marçal. "Our children are happy. They deserve it, and so do I. Boizinho de Rua was the best part. The children loved it and I remembered my childhood", he recalled. On Rua Gomes de Castro, in Parintins, children followed Boi Caprichoso at "Bar do Boizinho". Photo: Disclosure Composer Thiago Reis accompanied his son during the program and highlighted the importance of the initiative. "The importance of this movement is enormous. It encourages our children to continue this legacy, spreading our culture even further and carrying this tradition rooted in their hearts. They are the ones who will represent the future generation of our party", he exalted. Tarde Alegre Infantil was in partnership with the Federal University of Amazonas (Ufam), through the Parintins N’Ativa, PROAMDE and PRODAGIM projects, in addition to Oficina Corte e Colagem, an initiative of students from the Pedagogy Course, and CEDEM Caprichoso. READ ALSO: Rehearsals, Boi de Rua and Ladainha: see the program leading up to the 2026 Parintins Festival Visitors' Festival in Parintins will have shows by Filho do Piseiro and Leonardo; check out all the attractions