Camisa Verde e Branco surpasses time limit, has a tense parade and is punished at the 2026 SP Carnival
Camisa Verde e Branco's parade at the 2026 SP Carnival was marked by delays and resulted in a penalty for exceeding the time limit.
The Carnival parade of Camisa Verde e Branco on Sunday morning at the Anhembi Sambadrome was notably characterized by delays and a frantic atmosphere, lasting 1 hour, 6 minutes, and 19 seconds—significantly exceeding the regulations set by Liga-SP. This regulation requires that schools complete their parades within a time frame of 55 to 65 minutes. Due to this time overrun, the school will begin the upcoming score verification on Tuesday with a penalty of three-tenths deducted from their score, with two-tenths penalized for exceeding the time limit and an additional one-tenth for going over the allowed threshold by more than a minute.
Despite efforts to speed up the performance toward the end of the parade, the school fell short of avoiding the penalty, leading to a tense atmosphere among participants. Observers noted a palpable sense of nervousness as members rushed along the avenue, and there were signs of disorganization among section directors. In some instances, parade participants were not moving in sync, which affected the overall flow and presentation of their performance, indicating a significant challenge for the school as they strive for a better outcome in future events.
The implications of this incident extend beyond just this parade, as it could impact Camisa Verde e Branco's reputation and competitive standing in the future Carnival events. The penalties serve as a reminder of the stringent rules governing the Carnival parades, emphasizing the importance of timing and organization in such high-stakes performances. As the school reflects on this experience, there may be a vital need for adjustments in planning and execution for upcoming competitions if they wish to avoid similar penalties in the future.