Rosas de Ouro, a prominent samba school and the reigning champion of the Special Group of Carnival 2026, faced a shocking relegation after this year's parade on Friday the 13th. The school concluded the event with a score of 268.4 points, securing a penultimate position that led to its demotion to the Access Group 1 for the upcoming year. Their performance, themed 'Written in the Stars', showcased a journey from the universe's creation to ancient civilizations using celestial navigation. However, despite a solid presentation, they started with a disadvantage due to a penalty of 0.5 points for late submission of technical documents.