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Feb 5, 2016

By celebrating Brazil, its people and culture, Acadêmicos da Rocinha states in its theme: "New Rome is Brazil, Brazil is Rocinha!"

Feb 5, 2016

Alegria da Zona Sul glorifies the warrior and one of the main orishas of the Yoruba pantheon with the theme "Ogum".

Feb 5, 2016

"Clown Carequinha - Passion and Pride of São Gonçalo. Is that right or not?" That's the theme that Porto da Pedra is bringing to the Sapucaí.

Feb 5, 2016

Acadêmicos de Santa Cruz addresses concerns about forests in its theme, "Say forest! I say green. Nature wears uncertainty. And tomorrow?"

Feb 5, 2016

The story of a man over 2,000 years old is the theme of Viradouro's samba school parade: "The Alabê of Jerusalem: The Saga of Ogundana".

Feb 5, 2016

"Ibejis - In children's games: The orishas who became saints in Brazil...", a tribute to children in the plot of Renascer de Jacarepaguá.

Feb 5, 2016

Império da Tijuca pays homage to actor José Wilker with the theme "Time roars, Sapucaí is vast, and Império applauds the Phenomenal."

Feb 6, 2016

By celebrating the national drink, União do Parque Curicica presents the theme "In the Bottle, in the Barrel, Hail Cachaça! - Cultural Heritage of Brazil"

Feb 6, 2016

Paraíso do Tuiutí tells the incredible story of Padre Cícero's ox with the plot "A Farra do Boi" (The Ox's Revelry).

Feb 6, 2016

Inocentes de Belford Roxo pays homage to the renowned Brazilian filmmaker and director with the storyline "Cáca Diegues - Portraits of a Brazil on Stage".

Feb 6, 2016

"Silas sings Serrinha" is the theme of Império Serrano's samba school, praising the great composer Silas de Oliveira.

Feb 6, 2016

Former soccer player and idol Petkovic is the inspiration for the Caprichosos de Pilares samba school's theme: "There's a gringo in samba!"

Feb 6, 2016

Unidos de Padre Miguel recalls the revolt of Brazilians against abusive taxes in the theme "The Fifth of Hell".

Feb 6, 2016

With the theme "A Fantasy Sea Bath," Acadêmicos do Cubango celebrates the essential liquid for life: water.

Feb 7, 2016

Estácio de Sá comes with great determination to show strength and power with the religious theme "Salve Jorge! The Warrior of Faith".

Feb 7, 2016

The 2016 Rio Olympics are the inspiration for União da Ilha's theme: "Olympic by nature...Everyone meets in Rio".

Feb 7, 2016

With "Mineirinho Genial! Nova Lima - Cidade Natal. Marquês de Sapucaí - O Poeta Imortal", Beija-Flor pays homage to the nobleman who gives his name to the sambadrome.

Feb 7, 2016

Grande Rio celebrates the city of Santos with the theme "I went to Itororó to drink water, I didn't find any. But I found beautiful Santos, and I fell in love with her..."

Feb 7, 2016

Mocidade presents the theme "The Brazil of La Mancha: I am Miguel, Father Miguel. I am Cervantes, I am Quixote the Knight, Pixote the Brazilian," inspired by the classic of literature.

Feb 7, 2016

The city of Sorriso, the soybean capital of Brazil, is the inspiration for the Unidos da Tijuca samba school's theme: "Sowing Sorriso, Tijuca celebrates the sacred soil."

Feb 8, 2016

Miguel Arraes, former governor of Pernambuco, is being honored by Vila Isabel with "Memories of Pai Arraia - A Pernambuco dream, a Brazilian legacy".

Feb 8, 2016

With the theme "Ópera dos Malandros" (Opera of the Rogues), inspired by Chico Buarque's musical, Salgueiro brings to life the story of these classic carnival characters.

Feb 8, 2016

São Clemente presents a parade that blends fun with social commentary through the theme "More than a thousand clowns in the hall".

Feb 8, 2016

Portela soars on the wings of its symbol to bring to the Sapucaí the theme "In the eagle's flight, a journey without end...".

Feb 8, 2016

Imperatriz Leopoldinense presents a theme honoring the sertanejo music duo Zezé Di Camargo and Luciano.

Feb 8, 2016

Singer Maria Bethânia is the star of the Mangueira parade, with the theme "Maria Bethânia: the Girl in Oyá's Eyes".

Feb 24, 2017

In homage to the actress Zezé Mota, the samba school from Niterói parades with the theme ‘Zezé Motta the Goddess of Ebony’.

Feb 24, 2017

'Vou Festejar with Beth Carvalho, the Godmother of Samba': this is the theme honoring the singer and songwriter from Rio de Janeiro.

Feb 24, 2017

With the theme ‘And Every Boy is a King’, Viradouro summons superheroes to defend its theme in the 2017 carnival.

Feb 24, 2017

'The Last of the Prophets' pays homage to Saint John the Baptist in the Catholic Church, and to Xangô, the orixá of justice and wisdom.

Feb 24, 2017

The school opens its treasure chest of memories with the theme: ‘The important thing is to be happy and nothing else!’. And it recalls great moments.

Feb 24, 2017

'É! "The kid went down São Carlos, grabbed a dream, and left with Estácio!" is the name of the theme that pays homage to Gonzaguinha.

Feb 24, 2017

'I will only take what fits in my pockets and in my heart… A journey of wisdom beyond imagination…'.

Feb 25, 2017

The tricolor team will pay homage to the carnival designer Viriato Ferreira: ‘At the Marquês's party, there's another customer. Viriato Ferreira’.

Feb 25, 2017

'Versing Nogueira in the centenary of the rhythm that is a knot in the wood' is a Cubango tribute to the singer João Nogueira.

Feb 25, 2017

'Villains – The Other Side of the Coin': the school puts the antagonist in the leading role, in a timeless tragicomedy.

Feb 25, 2017

School honors the centenary and work of Manoel de Barros: 'My backyard is bigger than the world'.

Feb 25, 2017

'Ossain - The Power of Healing': According to the beliefs of African religions, Ossain is the orisha of sacred leaves, which are believed to bring healing.

Feb 25, 2017

'The Paper and the Sea' presents a fantastical encounter between the writer Carolina Maria de Jesus and João Cândido, leader of the Revolt of the Lash.

Feb 25, 2017

'Make way, the Carnival marches are coming through! Porto da Pedra is going to win... your heart!' The theme promises to celebrate Carnival marches.

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Feb 9, 2018

'The Crossing of the Great Calunga and Black Nobility in Brazil' goes back in time and unveils the secrets of African tribes.

Feb 9, 2018

The school bows before Obaluaiê and pays homage with 'Olubajé - A banquet for the king'.

Feb 9, 2018

The Largo da Batalha samba school presents the theme “Ritualis”, a journey through the history of religious rituals and faith.

Feb 9, 2018

The São Gonçalo school pays homage to the ‘Queens of Radio - On the waves of emotion, the Tiger crowns the Divas of song!’

Feb 9, 2018

With the theme 'Of Arrows and Wolves', Renascer de Jacarepaguá will feature Villa Lobos and his Amazon as highlights.

Feb 9, 2018

'In the carnival festivities, I'm a merchant of joy, and with Estácio, I set up shop on the avenue' is the theme of the red and white samba school.

Feb 10, 2018

Bravo Malês! The Saga of Luiza Mahin, a revolutionary from the colonial period of Brazil, a symbol of Black resistance in the country and mother of Luiz Gama.

Feb 10, 2018

'In the magical flight of hope, those who believe always achieve.'

Feb 10, 2018

'Turn your head, drive your heart crazy. Mad geniuses of creation'

Feb 10, 2018

'Mother Wood'

Feb 10, 2018

'The King Who Embroidered the World'

Feb 10, 2018

'Moju, Mage, Majuba - Symphonies and Drumming'

Feb 10, 2018

'Submerged Eldorado: Tupi-Parintintin Delirium'

Feb 11, 2018

'The samba empire on the China Road'

Feb 11, 2018

'Academically popular'

Feb 11, 2018

'Run, the future is coming!'

Feb 11, 2018

'My God, my God, is slavery abolished?'

Feb 11, 2018

'Will it ascend the throne or not?'

Feb 11, 2018

The plot, 'With money or without money, I'll have fun,' humorously criticizes those who use the financial crisis to try and ruin the joy of Carnival.

Feb 11, 2018

The storyline 'Namaste... The essence that dwells within me greets the one that exists within you' shows the influence of India in Brazil.

Feb 11, 2018

Highlights of the 02/11/2018 parade of the Special Group in Rio de Janeiro

Feb 12, 2018

'An urban heart: Michael, the archangel of the arts, greets the people and asks for passage'

Feb 12, 2018

'Suddenly from there to here and suddenly from here to there…'

Feb 12, 2018

'Brazil with a great appetite'

Feb 12, 2018

'Ladies of the womb of the world'

Feb 12, 2018

'A royal night at the National Museum'

Feb 12, 2018

'A monster is one who does not know how to love - The abandoned children of the motherland that bore them'

Feb 12, 2018

Highlights of the 02/12/2018 parade of the Special Group in Rio de Janeiro

Feb 14, 2018

Carnival 2018 - Full Report 14 February 2018 - Rio de Janeiro Results

Mar 1, 2019

"Offerings" is a re-edition of his striking 1984 storyline, which speaks of the offerings made to each orisha in religions of African origin.

Mar 1, 2019

“Saravá, Umbanda” tells the story of Umbanda through the words of a Preto Velho. The intention is to speak about charity, love, and faith through religiosity.

Mar 1, 2019

Rocinha brings to the Sapucaí the theme "Bananas for Prejudice," a critique of racism.

Mar 1, 2019

The samba school from the West Zone of Rio honors an icon of the performing arts with the theme: "Ruth de Souza – Lady Liberty, spread your wings over us," about the 97-year-old actress, who has already posed with the school's flag.

Mar 1, 2019

The plot, titled "Any resemblance will not have been mere coincidence," is a tribute to the life and work of the writer Dias Gomes, famous for his magical realism.

Mar 1, 2019

"The Bandit's Flask" draws a parallel between the beliefs of people who kept fortunes buried in their backyards in the Northeast of the country and scenes from current corruption cases.

Mar 1, 2019

"Don't mess with my faith. I believe in whomever I want" is a manifesto against religious intolerance and in favor of the acceptance of all beliefs.

Mar 2, 2019

"From the womb of the earth, roots for the world" speaks of the importance of agriculture and the fight against hunger, with a direct message in the fight against hunger and poverty.

Mar 2, 2019

The samba school brings to the avenue the tributes to Iemanjá that take place in the Rio Vermelho neighborhood, in Salvador, with the theme: "February 2nd in Rio Vermelho".

Mar 2, 2019

The storyline "The Faith that Emerges from the Waters" tells of the devotion to the Black Christ of Portobelo, an image found in the Caribbean Sea.

Mar 2, 2019

The school presents “Antônio Pitanga, a Black man in motion,” about the importance of the artist's work, who participated in more than 50 films and 30 television projects.

Mar 2, 2019

"Coffee Empire, the Valley of Hope" discusses the importance of slave labor in building coffee wealth in Brazil and the emergence of the cities in the Coffee Valley.

Mar 2, 2019

"Igbá Cubango - the soul of things and the art of miracles" talks about devotional objects that connect people to the sacred and tell the story of Brazil and its Black and Indigenous roots.

Mar 3, 2019

The theme, "And Life, and Life, what is it? Tell me, my brother!", is based on Gonzaguinha's hit song "O que é? O que é?". The song will be sung on the Avenue.

Mar 3, 2019

The storyline “Viraviradouro”, created by carnival designer Paulo Barros, is about imagination and fantastic stories that are part of childhood.

Mar 3, 2019

“Who hasn’t…? Let him who is without sin cast the first stone!”, by carnival designers Renato and Márcia Lage, proposes a discussion about education, coexistence, and the Brazilian “jeitinho” (a way of getting around rules or regulations).

Mar 3, 2019

The school presents a storyline about the orixá Xangô, responsible for lightning, thunder, and fire. Carnival designer Alex de Souza will recount the devotion to the entity, responsible for a battle against evil and for justice.

Mar 3, 2019

The storyline “Those who haven’t seen it will see…The fables of Beija-flor” tells the story of its 70 years of carnival.

Mar 3, 2019

Imperatriz brings to the Avenue the theme "Hey, give me some money," which talks about money, with a humorous critique of ambition and politics.

Mar 3, 2019

"Each monkey in its own tree. Oh, my father, give me the bread so I don't die of hunger" conveys a message of hope for better days through the history and symbolism of bread.

Mar 3, 2019

The first night of samba school parades featured: Império Serrano, Viradouro, Grande Rio, Salgueiro, Beija-Flor, Imperatriz Leopoldinense, and Unidos da Tijuca.

Mar 4, 2019

The plot of “E o samba sambou” is a re-edition from 1990. A humorous critique of the commercialization of samba. The school will also fondly remember the carnivals of yesteryear.

Mar 4, 2018

"In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Saints, Vila sings the city of Pedro" recounts the legacy of Petrópolis, a city built by immigrants and which became known as the imperial city.

Mar 4, 2019

“In the ultra-modern Madureira, I will always hear a Sabiá singing” pays homage to the singer Clara Nunes, highlighting the diversity and relevance of her biography and repertoire.

Mar 4, 2019

"The Savior of the Nation" is about the story of Ioiô the goat, an animal that gained fame on the streets of Fortaleza and will be the main honoree of Azul e Amarela de São Cristóvão.

Mar 4, 2019

“História pra ninar gente grande” (A Story to Lull Grown-Ups to Sleep) presents a narrative of “missing pages” from Brazilian history, rethinking official narratives taught to Brazilians over generations.

Mar 4, 2019

"The poetic duel between Rachel and Alencar on the veranda of heaven" brings the culture of Ceará closer to the fictional encounter of two icons of Ceará literature.

Mar 4, 2019

“I Am Time. Time is Life” is about time and its workings. Mocidade will show the relationship between humanity and the counting of the passage of time.

Mar 4, 2019

The second night of parades brought together the samba schools: São Clemente, Vila Isabel, Portela, União da Ilha, Paraíso do Tuiuti, Mangueira and Mocidade.

Feb 21, 2020

The 2019 Série B champion presents the theme "The Swindler's Tale," which addresses the stories told about Brazil, not always based on reality, since the time of its discovery.

Feb 21, 2020

The plot of "The Black Warrior Who Conquered Two Worlds" tells the story of Maria da Conceição, a slave from Congo brought to Brazil who became the warrior Maria Conga.

Feb 21, 2020

The plot of "Links of Eternity" tells the story of how, since the beginning of time, humanity has tried to connect with eternity, whether through religion or legacies for future generations.

Feb 21, 2020

Conceived by Annik Salmon, the plot "What does the Bahian woman have? From Bonfim to Sapucaí" pays a well-deserved tribute to the Bahian women of the school.

Feb 21, 2020

With the theme "The Voice of Freedom," the school tells the story of Luiz Gama, son of former slave Luisa Mahin, and patron of the abolition movement.

Feb 21, 2020

The storyline "I who bless you, God who heals you," by carnival designer Ney Júnior, will showcase the work and importance, especially of women healers, with their wisdom and faith. They serve as inspiration to demonstrate the diversity of spiritual manifestations.

Feb 21, 2020

“A woman’s place is wherever she wants to be,” a theme by Júnior Pernambucano that will exalt the strength of women in society and pay homage to personalities from the school, such as the singer Dona Ivone Lara and the former president Neide Coimbra.

Feb 22, 2020

The storyline “The Drums of Olokun” celebrates the sacred and historical roots and characters of the Black procession that originated in Pernambuco, uniting samba with maracatu.

Feb 22, 2020

The storyline “Marta of Brazil – Crying at the beginning to smile at the end” is a tribute to the Brazilian warrior and star of world football.

Feb 22, 2020

"Memoirs of a Griot: the African diaspora in an age that is neither modern nor contemporary" tells the stories of African peoples – more specifically from the Congo.

Feb 22, 2020

The storyline “Santa Cruz de Barbalha: a folk tale in the Cariri region of Ceará” discusses the cultural expressions of the municipality of Barbalha.

"Só dá Lalá" offers a reinterpretation of the 1981 plot of 'O teu cabelo não nega' by Arlindo Rodrigues and pays homage to the composer Lamartine Babo.

Feb 22, 2020

The plot of "Ginga" tells the story of capoeira, with dance movements and improvisations that express the feelings of the capoeirista, rooted in African culture.

Feb 22, 2020

"Chimeras of an Eternal Apprentice" is a tribute to the bricklayer Evandro dos Santos, known as the Literary Postman and creator of a community library.

Feb 23, 2020

The storyline "Stone" speaks about the solid beauty of the material that forms the basis of Planet Earth and shows the various uses of the mineral throughout human history.

Feb 23, 2020

“Viradouro de alma lavada” will pay homage to the Ganhadeiras de Itapuã, a musical group that emerged from the songs, dances, and beliefs of the washerwomen of the Bahia coast.

Feb 23, 2020

"The truth will set you free" deals with the return of Jesus Christ to Earth. In the synopsis, the Nazarene identifies with and unites himself with the poorest who suffer from all kinds of prejudice.

Feb 23, 2020

"The Saint and the King" depicts the encounter between Dom Sebastião, King of Portugal, and Saint Sebastian, patron saint of Rio de Janeiro.

Feb 23, 2020

“Tata Londirá, the song of the caboclo in the quilombo of Caxias” tells the story of Joãozinho da Gomeia, a babalorixá from Bahia who gained fame by receiving artists, ambassadors, and politicians.

Feb 23, 2020

"At life's crossroads, amidst alleys, streets, and lanes, fate is cast: Every man for himself!" speaks of the struggle for a more dignified life.

Feb 23, 2020

The school presents the theme "Guajupiá, land without evil" and pays homage to the first peoples who inhabited the state of Rio de Janeiro.

Feb 23, 2020

Estácio de Sá, Viradouro, Mangueira, Paraíso do Tuiuti, Grande Rio, União da Ilha and Portela crossed the Sambadrome on Sunday (23).

Feb 24, 2020

The school presents the plot "The Tale of the Vicar" and tells the story of "Brazilian swindling".

Feb 24, 2020

The storyline “Giant by its own nature: Jaçanã and an Indian called Brazil” addresses the history of Brasília, starting from an indigenous legend.

Feb 24, 2020

"The Black King of the Circus Ring" tells the life and work of Benjamin de Oliveira, the first Black clown in Brazil, who would have turned 150 in 2020.

Feb 24, 2020

"Where Dreams Live" talks about the natural wonders and those created by human hands in Rio de Janeiro.

Feb 24, 2020

The storyline of "Elza Goddess Soares" highlights the singer's musical talent and her struggles against racism, censorship, and prejudice.

Feb 24, 2020

"If This Street Were Mine" is the story of roads, routes, and paths that humanity has traveled until arriving at Marquês de Sapucaí.

Feb 24, 2020

São Clemente, Vila Isabel, Acadêmicos do Salgueiro, Unidos da Tijuca, Mocidade Independente de Padre Miguel and Beija-Flor de Nilópolis crossed the Sambadrome on Monday (24).

Apr 20, 2022

The storyline “33 - Destination Dom Pedro II” is a re-enactment of the 1984 story, which tells the tale of train number 33 that departed from Japeri and took passengers to Dom Pedro II station, now Central Station. The enredo recounts a bit of the passengers' history.

Apr 20, 2022

With the theme "Black love heals: Chica Xavier, the Bahian mother of Brazil," the school tells the story of the actress Chica Xavier through various moments in her life.

Apr 20, 2022

With the theme "Saint Dulce of the Poor - The Good Angel of Bahia," the school tells the story of Saint Dulce of the Poor and the importance of solidarity.

Apr 20, 2022

With the theme "The hunter who brings joy," the school takes to the avenue a tribute to Mãe Stella de Oxóssi, a writer and yalorixá (priestess) who fought for respect for Candomblé.

Apr 20, 2022

The school's theme is devotion to Our Lady of Aparecida. With the storyline "The Prayer Seller," the school tells the story of Zacarias, an enslaved man who was freed through faith.

Apr 20, 2022

In the theme "Deu Castor na cabeça", Castor de Andrade is the main honoree. The school tells the story of the neighborhood that loses its rural aspects and grows along with this family.

Apr 20, 2022

With the theme "Shamanic Visions," the school brings indigenous prophecies to Sapucaí and issues a warning about the need to care for the environment.

Apr 21, 2022

With the theme "Mussum pra sempris - traga o mé que hoje cim a Lins vai ter muito samba no pé!", the school takes the story of Mussum to show all the facets of the artist.

Apr 21, 2022

With the theme "The Midnight of the Silent Drums," the school tells the story of a tradition of the Pernambuco carnival. A celebration that honors Black ancestry.

Apr 21, 2022

'The school combines carnival and football, and brings to Sapucaí the theme about Flamengo. "Cobra Coral, Papagaio-Vintém. #vestirubronegro is unbeatable."'

Apr 21, 2022

The plot of "Axé! Milton Gonçalves no Catupé da Santa Cruz" draws a parallel between the story of the actor Milton Gonçalves and the coronation of orixás.

Apr 21, 2022

'The storyline "Iroko - It's Time for Xiré" tells about the strength of Iroko, the orisha of time, knowledge, and ancestry.'

Apr 21, 2022

With the theme "Little Africa: From Slavery to Belonging - Layers between the Sea and the Hill," the school brings Little Africa, marked by the arrival of enslaved people, to the avenue.

Apr 21, 2022

With the theme "Samba de Quilombo - Resistance from the Roots," the school pays homage to the Quilombo samba school, created as a symbol of resistance in Carnival.

Apr 21, 2022

With the theme "Mangangá," the school pays homage to the capoeira master Besouro Mangangá, who had great political and social importance in the post-abolition period.

Apr 22, 2022

The storyline "Boys, I saw... where the sabiá sings, where Dalva and Lamartine sing" is a tribute to the carnavalesco Arlindo Rodrigues, responsible for the school's first championship.

Apr 22, 2022

The storyline "Angenor, José and Laurindo" pays homage to three icons of the samba world: Cartola, Jamelão and Delegado, and seeks to serve as inspiration for the community.

Apr 22, 2022

With the theme "Resistance," the school addresses places marked as points of Black culture in Rio, proposing a discussion to confront the effects of slavery in the country.

Apr 22, 2022

The storyline "My Life is a Play" arrives at Sapucaí as a tribute to the comedian Paulo Gustavo, celebrating his life story and also his city, Niterói.

Apr 22, 2022

With the theme "No sadness can withstand so much joy," Unidos da Viradouro will tell the story of the first carnival in Rio after the Spanish Flu pandemic in 1919.

Apr 22, 2022

The storyline "Empretecer o pensamento é ouvir da voz da Beija-Flor" reinforces the importance of great names in the school's history so that they are not forgotten in the future.

Apr 23, 2022

With the theme “Ka ríba tí ÿe - May our paths open”, Paraíso do Tuiuti aims to honor great Black personalities and propose a breaking down of barriers and stereotypes.

Apr 23, 2022

Unidos da Tijuca brings to the avenue the theme “Waranã – The Red Re-existence” to talk about cycles, lineages and resistance. In addition to valuing the peoples of the forest.

Apr 23, 2022

With the theme “Igi Osè – Baobá”, Portela tells the story of the baobab, a tree of African origin, which represents survival, wisdom, ancestry and resistance.

Apr 23, 2022

With the theme "Sing, sing my people! Vila Isabel is Martinho!", Vila Isabel arrives to honor the samba singer Martinho da Vila.

Apr 23, 2022

Mocidade arrives at Sapucaí with the theme 'Batuque ao Caçador' (Drumming to the Hunter), which will honor great figures from its own history. It will also celebrate Oxossi, the orixá (deity) who is the patron saint of the school.

Apr 23, 2022

Grande Rio comes with the theme "Speak, Majeté! The seven keys of Exu" with the proposal to demystify Exu, who in the West is seen as something evil.

Apr 23, 2022

Highlights from the Special Group parades in Rio de Janeiro, 2022

Feb 19, 2023

'The plot of "Lugares de Arlindo" is a tribute to the singer and composer, Arlindo Cruz.'

Feb 19, 2023

The storyline "Ô Zeca, o pagode onde é que é?" pays homage to the singer and songwriter Zeca Pagodinho.

Feb 19, 2023

The storyline "Land of my Sky, Stars of my Soil" proposes a journey to Alto do Moura, a neighborhood in Caruaru (PE) that breathes the art of clay by Mestre Vitalino — and his disciples.

Feb 19, 2023

The theme "It's a wave that goes... It's a wave that comes... I will be the Bay of All Saints reflecting on the samba of my land" arrives at Sapucaí as a tribute to the Bay of All Saints, in Bahia.

Feb 19, 2023

With the theme "Delusions of a Red Paradise," the school will talk about the importance of freedom of expression, paying homage to Joãosinho Trinta, and showing that everyone builds their own paradise.

Feb 19, 2023

The theme "The Africas that Bahia Sings About" aims to bring to the Sapucaí (Sambadrome) the construction of visions of Africa in Bahia, through the musicality and black carnival institutions.

Feb 20, 2023

The school will use the story of how the buffalo ended up on Marajó Island to, through the plot, exalt the culture of the state of Pará.

Feb 20, 2023

Portela will bring to the Sapucaí the theme "The blue that comes from infinity", about the history of the school's 100 years.

Feb 20, 2023

With the theme "At this party, I bring faith," the school speaks about the poetics of religious festivals that mobilize the Brazilian population.

Feb 20, 2023

"He died. He went to Hell. The Devil didn't want him there. He tried to go to Heaven. Saint Peter wouldn't let him in. He's going to end up somewhere."

Feb 20, 2023

The school proposes a reflection: "Who exactly does this Independence embrace? Who is in control?..."

Feb 20, 2023

The school will tell the life and work of "Rosa Maria Egipcíaca," or Rosa Courana, considered the first Black woman to write a book in the country.

Feb 20, 2023

Highlights from the 2023 Rio de Janeiro Special Group parades

Feb 11, 2024

Porto da Pedra will bring to the Avenida a parade about the Perpetual Almanac: The Prophecy of Popular Knowledge, paying homage to the teachings of the book by the Spaniard Jerónimo Cortés.

Feb 11, 2024

Beija-Flor pays homage to the Ethiopian prince of Alagoas carnivals and the city of Maceió in the theme "A Carnival Delirium in the Maceió of Ras Gonguila".

Feb 11, 2024

Salgueiro parades through the Sapucaí with the theme Hutukara, which represents, through indigenous mythology, a defense of the Amazon and the sacred aspects of nature.

Feb 11, 2024

Grande Rio parades with the theme "Our destiny is to be a jaguar" and follows the mythical narrative of Alberto Mussa's book about the symbolism of the jaguar in the Brazilian landscape.

Feb 11, 2024

Unidos da Tijuca brings to the Sapucaí a theme that addresses, in "The Fado Tale," the history of Portugal through the legends, tales, and mysticism of the country since its origin.

Feb 11, 2024

Imperatriz brings mystical teachings to the Marquês de Sapucaí, with a storyline inspired by the small booklet that tells about the discovery of the Gypsy Esmeralda's will.

Feb 12, 2024

Mocidade Independente de Padre Miguel brings to the Sapucaí a storyline that aims to unveil Brazilian identity through the stories, legends, and curiosities about the cashew fruit.

Feb 12, 2024

Portela crosses the avenue with a storyline that retraces the imagined paths of the Black mother, Luisa Mahim, bringing another perspective to the story, based on the book "Um Defeito de Cor" (A Flaw of Color).

Feb 12, 2024

Vila Isabel will revisit the theme from 1993 this year, highlighting the importance of children for a better world, carrying on the values ​​and teachings that followed after the creator fell ill.

Feb 12, 2024

Mangueira will parade down the avenue honoring the singer Alcione, with the theme "The Black Voice of Tomorrow," also bringing references to Maranhão, the singer's birthplace.

Feb 12, 2024

Paraíso do Tuiuti parades down the Marquês de Sapucaí avenue paying homage to the history and life of João Cândido, the Black Admiral, leader of the Revolt of the Lash.

Feb 12, 2024

Viradouro brings to the Avenue a storyline that pays homage to the Serpent Vodun, telling about its power that has manifested itself since epic battles on the West Coast of Africa.

Mar 2, 2025

Unidos de Padre Miguel pays homage to Casa Branca do Engenho Velho, the first Candomblé temple in Brazil, with the story of Iyá Nassô.

Mar 2, 2025

Imperatriz Leopoldinense tells the story of Oxalá's desire to visit Xangô's kingdom. However, the pilgrimage was not simple. Along the way, they encountered other orixás, such as Exu.

Mar 2, 2025

Unidos do Viradouro pays homage to the leader of the Quilombo do Catucá, in the North of Pernambuco, with the theme Malunguinho: the messenger of three worlds.

Mar 2, 2025

The Estação Primeira de Mangueira samba school, with the theme "À flor da Terra, no Rio da negritude entre dores e paixãos" (At the Flower of the Earth, in the River of Blackness Between Pains and Passions), celebrates the Bantu people, originally from the region of Angola.

Mar 3, 2025

Unidos da Tijuca, with the theme "Logun-Edé, holy boy whom old respect", tells the story of the son of Oxum, of fresh water, and Oxóssi, the hunter.

Mar 3, 2025

Beija-Flor de Nilópolis brings to the avenue a tribute to the carnival director Laila, who died in 2021, with the theme "Laila of all saints".

Mar 3, 2025

Acadêmicos do Salgueiro, with the theme "Salgueiro de Corpo Fechado" (Salgueiro with a Protected Body), delves into the protective rituals used by different cultures throughout history.

Mar 3, 2025

Unidos de Vila Isabel brings to the Sapucaí parade grounds Sacis, werewolves, vampires, bogeymen, witches, and the Man in the Sack with the theme "The more I pray, the more ghosts appear to me."

Mar 4, 2025

The Mocidade Independente de Padre Miguel brings to the Avenue a plea for humanity's awareness of its own future, through an intergalactic journey.

Mar 4, 2025

Paraíso do Tuiuti, with the theme "Who's Afraid of Xica Manicongo?", tells the story of the first documented transgender woman in Brazil.

Mar 4, 2025

Acadêmicos do Grande Rio delves into the mysterious waters of Pará, with a storyline that celebrates the Pororocas Parawaras and the cultural riches of the region.

Mar 4, 2025

Portela, for the first time, honors a living artist, Milton Nascimento. The history and importance of Minas Gerais are also part of the storyline.

Mar 4, 2025

Highlights from the Rio de Janeiro Special Group parades 2025

Feb 15, 2026

The faith and journey of the working-class Lula, from the backlands to power.

Feb 15, 2026

The audacity, freedom, and transgressive art of Ney Matogrosso.

Feb 15, 2026

Who was Príncipe Custódio, a historical and spiritual figure of African origin who left his mark on Afro-Gaucho culture in the 19th century

Feb 15, 2026

Celebrating ancestral Amazonian wisdom and the legacy of Mestre Sacaca, a leading figure in Afro-Indigenous knowledge in Amapá.

Feb 16, 2026

A tribute to the irreverence and revolutionary spirit of Rita Lee.

Feb 16, 2026

Celebrating the ancestry, faith, and rhythms of Bembé do Mercado.

Feb 16, 2026

Characterized by the powerful percussion section and the winning trajectory of the great Mestre Ciça.

Feb 16, 2026

Telling the life story and work of Carolina Maria de Jesus, one of the most powerful voices in Brazilian literature.

Feb 17, 2026

Diving into the spirituality and mysteries of the Afro-Caribbean religion Lonã Ifá Lukumi.

Feb 17, 2026

In homage to the art, samba, and legacy of the multi-talented artist Heitor dos Prazeres.

Feb 17, 2026

Celebrating the cultural and musical power of the Manguebeat movement.

Feb 17, 2026

A carnival-themed journey through myths, legends, and fantastical universes by carnival designer Rosa Magalhães.