Understanding the 2015 Carnival Parade Competition
A glossary and short guide to understanding the competitive aspects of the Carnival parades that will take place in Rio...
January 6, 2015Topic
Unidos da Tijuca
Unidos da Tijuca Win 2014 Rio Carnival Competition: Daily
Carnival’s top honor was awarded to Unidos da Tijuca on Wednesday afternoon as the 2014 Carnival G.R.E.S. (Special Group) competition...
March 6, 2014
Carnival 2013 Champions’ Parade in Rio
Another incredible Carnival at the Sambódromo in Rio drew to a close last Saturday (February 16th) with the samba schools...
February 19, 2013
G.R.E.S. Unidos da Tijuca: Carnival 2013
The 2012 champion samba school G.R.E.S Unidos da Tijuca, has been announced as the third school to parade on Sunday,...
December 11, 2012
Rio Starts Warming Up for Carnival 2013
As 2012 draws to a close, Rio begins to prepare for its biggest event on the calendar – the world...
November 20, 2012
Carnival 2012 Champions Parade
The six top samba schools returned to the Sambódromo in Rio on Saturday, February 25th, to conclude Carnival 2012 with...
February 28, 2012
Unidos da Tijuca Wins 2012 Carnival: Daily
In a competition that was spectacularly contested, Zona Norte (North Zone) samba school, Unidos da Tijuca, has been named the...
February 23, 2012
Unidos da Tijuca: Carnival 2012
da Tijuca, Rio’s third oldest Samba school, is often recognised for its performances at the Sambodromo which pay homage to...
January 24, 2012
Carnival 2011 – Unidos da Tijuca
By Vânia Maciel, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Holidays are over and for most people living in...
January 4, 2011