'It's different,' says queen in the first parade after Neguinho's departure from Beija-Flor
Beija-Flor's queen of drums, Lorena Raíssa, marks the first parade without the iconic Neguinho, acknowledging the emotional significance of the event.
Queens face a downpour in the last technical rehearsal at Sapucaí
Queens Iza, Ju Paes, Lorena Raissa, and Virginia experienced heavy rain during their final rehearsal at Rio's Sambadrome.