Samba Parade Rehearsals


The Sambodromo Samba Parade rehearsals take place on the samba run-way itself. They start in December. There are a few almost every weekend.

Go and watch them for free. You can try most Grand Stand sectors. It is a good opportunity to warm yourself up for the great party that will develop during the actual Samba Parade and see it all in preparation.

The very last rehearsal is the most spectacular show with lights and sound system already in place for final testing. The last champions’ parade is invited to. If you think that`s all, after that rehearsal, the biggest and most traditional street band (Cordao do bola preta) appears at beginning of the Venue, getting into  the samba run way with a lot of traditional samba songs, called in Portuguese "marchinhas". Go, join in, dance and live Carnival with them! On this very day, sambodromo lives it`s most crowded moment, as people can get there and wacth for free! Don`t miss it!!!

 

 

The rehearsals schedule will be released in October 2010

December
Date Day 7 PM 8 PM 10 PM
         
         
         
         


January
Date Day 7 PM 8 PM 10 PM
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         


February
Date Day 7 PM 8 PM 10 PM
         
     



Outside Sambodromo there is an eating area (of Brazilian style, do not expect any sophistication here) which includes little drinks and barbecue stands. Lots of booze and junk food. The essence of Brazilian life.

There are also rehearsals in the samba schools' halls every week.

Sambodromo - Venue of the Samba Parade

Porto da Pedra Samba School dancer

The Samba Parade rehearsals in the Sambodromo are a bit like the Samba Parade itself however without costumes and floats.