With the rise in popularity of the polka and waltz, balls and dances returned to the Carnival. By the 1890s the parades were becoming much more organized with military bands and elaborate floats. Cordoes (neighborhood folks) started to get together to plan their parades. These Cordoes are the forerunners of the Blocos who will be planning the street parties for Rio Carnival 2016. - See more at: http://www.carnivalbookers.com/rio-de-janeiro/program/rio-carnival-2015.asp#sthash.NS1oYbVH.dpuf