Photogallery: samba schools return to Sapucaí for another show at the Parade of Champions

Published on 01/05/2022 - 10:07 | Updated on 01/05/2022 - 19:35

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Photogallery: samba schools return to Sapucaí for another show at the Parade of Champions

First-time champion, Grande Rio once again thrilled the public at Sapucaí - Alexandre Macieira/City Hall of Rio

The six best-ranked samba schools from the Special Group returned to Marquês de Sapucaí on Saturday night (30/4) for the Champions Parade. The public once again watched a show of dancers, drummers, standouts, etc., at the biggest popular festival in the country, which only ended in the early hours of Sunday (1/5).

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Check out the images captured by the Rio City Hall's team of photographers.

The representation of Exu was one of the highlights of Grande Rio – Fabio Motta/City of Rio

The colorful float that symbolized the transformation – Marcelo Piu/City of Rio

Paola Oliveira, dressed as a pomba gira, once again captivated the audience – Fabio Motta/City Hall of Rio

Beija-Flor, as runner-up, was the fifth school to enter the Avenue – Marcelo Piu/City Hall of Rio

The Nilópolis school repeated the beautiful parade, pushed by the strength of its community – Marcelo Piu/City Hall of Rio

Flag bearer Selminha Sorriso exuded friendliness throughout the parade – Marcelo Piu/City of Rio

The Viradouro percussionists repeated the show given on the first night – Fabio Motta/City Hall of Rio

The Niterói school came in third place in the official Special Group parade – Fabio Motta/City of Rio

The Bahian women from Vila Isabel put on a beautiful performance at Sapucaí – Marcelo Piu/City Hall of Rio

The plot of the Noel neighborhood school, Martinho da Vila did not hide his emotion – Marcelo Piu/City Hall of Rio

Portela took to the Avenue to show that 5th place was no coincidence – Alexandre Macieira/City Hall of Rio

With a fractured foot, Lucinha Nobre paraded in a wheelchair – Alexandre Macieira/City Hall of Rio

The Champions Parade was opened by Salgueiro, which came in 6th place – Marcelo Piu/City of Rio

The red and white drums from Tijuca excited the fans in the stands – Marcelo Piu/City Hall of Rio

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