Champions Parade 2026: see the order of the schools on Sapucaí
The order of the Samba schools for the 2026 Champions Parade in Rio de Janeiro has been defined, with Viradouro as the last to perform and Mangueira opening the event.
Viradouro Champion: see which samba schools have the most titles in the Rio carnival
Viradouro is the champion of the Special Group of the Rio de Janeiro Carnival in 2026, achieving its fourth title and tying with Unidos da Tijuca.
Who is the biggest champion of Rio's carnival? And of Sapucaí? And who is the most victorious samba master? See curiosities
This article discusses the history and current standings of samba schools in the Rio de Janeiro Carnival, highlighting the achievements of Portela, Mangueira, and Beija-Flor de Nilópolis.
Cashew and French Hops are the Stars of D&D's New Beers
Dádiva, a brewery from Várzea Paulista, Brazil, has launched two new summer beers: 'Cara de Piscina Caju,' a Berliner Weisse with cashew pulp, and 'Banho de Mangueira,' a hoppy lager featuring French hops.
Medicinal herbs and ancestry of Amapá mark Mangueira's parade
The Mangueira samba school celebrated medicinal herbs and Afro-Amapaense ancestry during its performance at Rio's special group parades.
Videos from g1 Bahia and TV Bahia – Monday, February 16, 2026
The article summarizes various highlights from the first night of the Rio Carnival, including performances and incidents.
'Hold on', 'it will hurt evolution', 'I need command': how in F1, radio helps schools in Sapucaí and reveals tension of parades
Radio communication, similar to that used in Formula 1, was employed for the first time at the Rio Carnival, highlighting the challenges faced by samba schools during their parades.
Mangueira stands out on a night of mockery against Bolsonaro and exaltation of Ney Matogrosso
The first night of the Special Group at Marquês de Sapucaí in Rio de Janeiro featured a samba parade highlighting Lula’s political journey while mocking former president Jair Bolsonaro.
Imperatriz and Mangueira stand out on the 1st day of the Special Group of Rio's carnival
Imperatriz Leopoldinense and Estação Primeira de Mangueira were the highlights of the first night of samba school parades in Rio de Janeiro's Special Group, celebrating Afro-Brazilian heritage.
Mangueira Car Hits the Monument at Praça da Apoteose
A float from the Mangueira samba school collided with the base of a monument during this Sunday's parade at Praça da Apoteose, causing disruptions during the event.
Evelyn Bastos praises queens and muses from the community at Rio's carnival: 'It is the school's portrait'
Evelyn Bastos reflects on the recognition of community queens in carnival at Mangueira, highlighting her journey and the importance of representation.
PHOTOS: See the highlights from the first day of parades of the Special Group in Rio
The first night of the Special Group parades in Rio de Janeiro showcased performances from Acadêmicos de Niterói, Imperatriz Leopoldinense, Portela, and Estação Primeira de Mangueira.
Niterói, Imperatriz, Portela, and Mangueira open the first night of the Special Group
The Special Group's first night of parades features Niterói, Imperatriz, Portela, and Mangueira.
Mangueira 2026: see the plot and sing the samba
Mangueira's samba school reveals its theme for the 2026 Carnival parade, focusing on the figure of Mestre Sacaca and the importance of the Amazon.
Black Amazon: how Mangueira's plot seeks to expand the narrative about the forest
For Carnival 2026, the Mangueira samba school aims to highlight the Black identity in the Amazon by focusing on the legacy of Mestre Sacaca, blending cultural resistance with ancestral knowledge.
Water, egg and potato: Mangueira's queen, Evelyn Bastos, shares how she prepares for carnival
Evelyn Bastos, the queen of Mangueira, discusses her intense preparations for carnival, including hydration and simple meals, ahead of her school's performance focused on the theme 'Master Sacaca of the Enchanted Tucuju - The Guardian of the Black Amazon.'