Beija-Flor Samba School Crowned Rio’s 2018 Carnival Champions
The Nilópolis-born school conquered its 14th title in Grupo Especial with a phenomenal parade on Brazil's "monstrous side".
February 15, 2018Topic
Mocidade
Rio’s Carnival Samba Schools Begin Technical Rehearsals in January
Samba schools from Rio will hold rehearsals on the weekends throughout January and February, open to members of the public.
January 2, 2017
First Six Samba Schools Parade for 2016 Carnival in Rio
Six samba schools paraded on Sunday, February 7th during the first night of Grupo Especial (Special Group) Carnival competition in...
February 8, 2016
Mocidade Samba School Set for Rio’s 2016 Carnival
Samba School Mocidade will parade fifth during the first night of Grupo Especial (Special Group) competition on February 7th in...
January 13, 2016
Rio’s Carnival 2016 Competition Schedule Announced
Organizers recently announced the schedules for the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Carnival competition and for the samba schools' technical rehearsals...
November 5, 2015
Samba School Mocidade Ready for Carnival 2015
Known for a strong percussion section and elaborate sets, Mocidade samba school will parade third during Rio de Janeiro's Carnival...
January 22, 2015
Mocidade Samba School in Carnival 2014
Samba school G.R.E.S. Mocidade Independente de Padre Miguel, or simply "Mocidade" and their strong drum line will be the first...
January 28, 2014
Mocidade Samba School: Carnival 2013
G.R.E.S. Mocidade Independente de Padre Miguel will be the fifth samba school to parade through the Sambódromo on Sunday, February...
December 25, 2012
Rio’s 2012 Carnival at the Sambódromo
With the official dates of Carnival 2012 almost upon us, all eyes turn to the Grupo Especial (Special Group), the...
February 14, 2012